Scriptwriting: the Short Film

Deconstruct story and character.

Construct an outline that shows clear scene-by-scene breakdown.

Use screenwriting techniques to hook the audience.

Develop and refine characters and scenes.

Experiment with ways of writing exposition.

Create a script for a short film.

What You'll Learn

FLM364 Scriptwriting: The Short Film is a highly practical course that builds on the foundation established in FLM361 Scriptwriting: Telling a Compelling Story (the prerequisite course for FLM364). It is a common misconception that a short film is a brief version of a feature film. Students will learn how a short film actually needs to tell a story in imaginative ways that immediately grab attention. Students will go through the process of developing an outline, crafting compelling characters and situations, and writing a script for a short film.