Institution and Audience - Why are short films made?

I wanted to find out why short films were made to get a better understanding about why they are so popular.



Short films are made to introduce a film director and new actors so that they are noticed within the film industry. They are shown in film festivals and art houses to target film enthusiasts. They reach their target audience by researching and finding out what film enthusiasts and financial backers want to see. They also use past experiences and themes they feel strongly about to put their personalities across. Many directors face troubles when producing short films, they can include budgeting as they usually use a low budget or no budget. They can receive financial support from companies willing to lend money for the film such as the UK Film Council and other financial backers. The locations used are usually of a local place to them or someone in the film's house, this then reduces costs while still being able to make a story.