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How to Write a Short Film

The value of writing a short film cannot be overstated, from learning to tell a story succinctly to having your short film accepted into a film festival. But the biggest value of all using that short film script to create a film yourself. Learn how to write a short film with tips from our Script contributors.

Making A Short FilmBryan Young
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Being Vulnerable on the Page with ‘Punch Drunk’ Filmmaker Emily LererSadie Dean
The Power of Short FilmsPaula Hendrickson
Interview with Richard Raymond – Director of “A Million Eyes”Dan Bronzite
Real Artists Reflects Real World Storytelling of Cameo WoodCheryl Laughlin
20 Little Things That Make Script Readers Hate Your ScreenplayBrian O'Malley
ALTERNATE ROUTES: Using Short Films to Develop Your StoriesMarty Lang
MEET THE READER: Importance of Logical Conclusions in StorytellingRay Morton
ALTERNATE ROUTES: Produced by Uncle Sam – Government-Sponsored Screenwriting ContestsMarty Lang
Thinking of Writing a Short Film? Ask These Questions FirstScript Magazine
The Long Way Round to Writing a Short FilmCheryl Laughlin
IS IT WORTH THE SCREEN TIME? How Making a Short Film Taught Me the Most Important Screenwriting LessonScript Magazine
SHOW ME THE LOVE: Warrior BondingPamela Jaye Smith & Monty Hayes McMillan
SHOW ME THE LOVE: Love of Land and CountryPamela Jaye Smith & Monty Hayes McMillan
SHORT FILMS: Small Stories, Big IdeasScript Magazine

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