Short films are feature films but their narrative is more condensed. Short film narratives are more simple but still have a beginning, middle and end. A short film can usually be between 1-20 minutes long. There are two different types of short films and these can be adverts or music videos. When watching a short film the story does not have to be explained, the story line is surreal. The overall visual of a short film is basic and has a limited number of features rather than having a majority like longer feature films.
Review of a Short Film
The Short Film I have chosen to review is: "My Name is Lisa" by Shelton Films.
When watching this short film it is evident to see that it has a clear beginning, middle and end. I like the fact it has a repetitive pattern throughout it and it is clear to see the detoriation of the mother character and the frustration of the little girl. The storyline becomes quite clear as the story gradually unfolds. The mother has some illness that is causing her to forget things. The key moment within the short film and that is when the mum gets to the point where she does not recognise the little girl Lisa and this made me feel extremely saddened for Lisa. In the end you see how they come to deal with it, which is to ignore it and carry on as if everything is normal.
I like how the film was carried out, through the eyes of the audience through her online video blog. Its like she is not aware that we are watching her. The storyline is very effective and comes across in a strong, mind catching way.
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