Feature Length Films vs. Short Films

There are many obvious and clear differences between a feature film and a short film. However there are a great deal of differences and here are just a few

• A short film is shorter in duration than a feature film.
• There is generally a smaller cast & characters.
• There is a less complex story line for short films
• Short films also have a much lower budget
• However the lower budget means there are unlikely to be 'A' list stars in the film
• Short films will have a niche audience, and will therefore be shown in smaller cinemas
• A feature length film sometimes have the opportunity to create franchises (synergy)
• Short films would have a less established distributor
• The short films will have less dialogue and be more implicit.