How to Start a Short Film Project

Script, casting, locations - this is pre production.
Watch the Short Film: • "Two Wrongs" - Short Film
The rest of the BTS series: • Making a Short Film
Host and Creator - Simon Cade
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TWO WRONGS:
Directed by - Simon Cade
Produced by - Carl Mason (www.clfilms.co.uk)
Written by - Johann Farhan
Mark - Oliver Heald ( / oliheald )
Connor - Deon Lee-Williams ( / deon_rswt )
Pete - Sam Glen ( / samglen )
Dealer - Lewis Brown
Customer 1 - Naithan Ariane ( / naithanariane )
Customer 2 - Ryan Clayton
Connor's Mate 1 - Luke Orechoff
Connor's Mate 2 - Lukas Becker
Connor's Mate 3 - Paul Keighron
Pete's Mate - Ross Doran
Director of Photography - JP Caldeano ( / cinematicj )
1st Assistant Director - Wayne Bentley ( www.callboxdiar...)
Casting Director - Rebecca Jenner
Sound Recordist - Kristian Edwards (www.manchesters...)
Boom Operator - Danny Feng
Costume Designer - Emily Cooper
Production Assistant - Anton Arenko
Behind the Scenes - David Williamson
Editor - Simon Cade
Asst. Dialogue Editor - Samuel Jacintho

[@MiRaje8086]

thumbs up if u are your own producer, casting director, director , etc. having no film fanatic friends sucks

[@ryanjosephdp]

+MiRaje8086 Heeeel yeah right with ya

[@caitlin3091]

+MiRaje8086 Soooo true... :( I Whenever I write a script I don't have anybody to read over it, and only my brother and sister as actors...

[@captainwolf2094]

+Caitlin Miller +Caitlin Miller I feel your pain. I always have to fill every roll, which makes the process much more stressful, trying to write, produce, direct, and cast. Since I'm only 14 I do not have a ton of time, or the ability to drive which makes networking quite difficult.

[@DulinaChandrasiri]

I FELL YA All my friends are not interested about moviemaking Seriously, the vids i make are all me. I act in the same scene as two characters and use ADOBE AE .

[@scarecrowmedia1151]

I know that feeling, I have to work with the only actors being myself (and or) a mate, but I try to use it to my advantage. 😃

[@mrivanlizarde]

"Hopefully, you'll be able to learn from some of my mistakes." Man, that's what character and humility look like. Thanks for sharing.

[@ButterySkater]

I can see myself in 10 years going to the movie theatres and buying a ticket on a movie that you directed.

[@TheUniverseFeaturingRay]

no doubt!

[@WilliamHerasme]

As someone who is currently writing their first short film, you have no idea how helpful this was.

[@D4Darious]

Waiting a year would have been a huge mistake ;)

[@RANGUSKI]

hi bro .. I like your videos too .. and could you help me .. my trouble to making flim is I have a perfect script and actors but I lack in transform my script what I imagined in my head to screen .. (note : sorry for my English ,it's not good enough )

[@StrayBaboonProductions]

+RANGUSKI Turn your script into a storyboard. If you cant draw then find somebody who likes to draw give it to him/her and see what they come up with. I find working from a storyboard saves a lot of time and confusion on set ;)

[@saulgoodwin8328]

+D4Darious my dream is that one day, I'll make a film and you'll comment on it saying it was good.

[@ReplayedCo]

oh hey there!

[@davidhrzenjak]

man nice to see you here. i love your vids

[@chaseontwowheels]

Great to see this type of video. I'm not really looking to make short films, but there is still a load of information to gain from videos like this.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Mr. Taco Sorry you feel that way. I comment on channels I watch and enjoy just like other people. Simon just happens to make some of the best film related videos in my opinion so giving positive criticism in a negativity filled world (you just proved that existed) is always good.

[@ItsJoeDirt]

+chaseontwowheels chase hi big fan of your from the atl can't believe you watch him too

[@theofficialmuffincrc]

+Mr. Taco How is that self promotion? He just commented on the video. Besides, he has twice as many subscribers anyway.

[@caseygroovy3672]

chaseontwowheels I'm a new KZbinr and I'm trying to get started. I'm already making videos but most of my audience is from my school. It would be cool if I had people watch my videos that I didn't know. I love photography and just bought my new camera and equipment for $500. It would be really nice if some of you could help me out. Thanks.

[@xp3rt13]

I saw your name here in the comment section and was like "Whaaaaaaat?" (Yes, that is a C2W reference)

[@findingvictoria]

I love hearing your stories. It's different from reading about filmmaking in a textbook, this is real and personal. I've been watching basically all of your videos the past week and I love your channel so much. I just ended my semester of a film class and I miss the creative environment, this kind of makes up for it. It makes me want to keep making movies. Also, the production value of your channel is insane. Great job! I've been recommending you to everyone I know who's into filmmaking.

[@DSLRguide]

+findingvictoria so happy to hear this - thanks for the positivity :)

[@LostUtopiaFilms]

This is definitely one of my favorite episodes in a while! Can't wait to see the crazy journey of making this short film from it's origin to completion!

[@catsgonom]

A film is a lot like a living person. It lives and has a healthy life if it's parts work together well, but it can die painfully if 1 or more major elements just don't work out, and you have to rush to fix it before it dies. After all this, after the film is completely finished, you can sit down and remember the good times and memories.

[@chriswolter1431]

In Germany we have an Film Award, where you dont have so much time. You have 99 hours to produce a 99 second Short film. So there is not much time for writing a script or drive through a city to search locations. Whatever its a lots of fun to run against time. :)

[@ImmortalDreamsProductions]

+NurChris That sounds like so much fun! I would totally lose, though. I have a lot to learn when it comes to live action.

[@chriswolter1431]

You have nothing to lose, its all about the fun and creativity :)

[@scarecrowmedia1151]

That sounds like so much fun! I would love to do something like that!

[@tomasblaha9704]

MsLilylove333 same in the Czech Republic called “48 hrs film project”...a lot of fun😂

[@simonamorim1405]

I love learning from your mistakes simon.

[@shreyas_._]

+simon amorim that is nice

[@DanielMores]

Oh man, so good. What amazes me is how you know all the different parts necessary for making a film. Your script is for free, your casting room looks shabby but the way you handle it is just like it is (I think) with the big studios out there. Kudos, and thank you for sharing.

[@FilmVlogs]

Thanks for all your tips in filmmaking. Making films has always been my favorite hobby and I'm taking film classes with my friends that are in digital film.

[@AmeyaBenare]

i am from India and finds it amazing that when you take second bite of that apple in the last shot its still white. also planning to make a short film and had the idea that it will be lot of planning and hard work but didn't really know how much, you gave me a framework to think and plan accordingly. thanks for making this.

[@ShawnSomething]

so much goes into making even a short film. even the details like street lights need to come into consideration. wow

[@Raeofsunshinenicole]

Your channel is so unique!! I can't believe I found a channel like this!

[@franciscopcoutinho]

One my favourite episodes ever! Thanks!

[@DSLRguide]

+Francisco Pereira Coutinho awesome!

[@franciscopcoutinho]

***** Portugal :)

[@EvilEyebrowStudio]

+Mauricio Harrison BR aqui! hahaha

[@stanleytucker3871]

That awkward moment when you are on the other side of the world and spell favorite this way lol

[@bthem10]

+Mauricio Harrison aqui também!

[@WastedTime]

Love it. You can't be happy with a final project or ready to get on to the next one if you don't jump in. Good job.

[@LivvHughes]

addicted to watching your videos! It's really inspiring to see somebody so close to my age being able to create such professional work, your going to do so well. Keep up the amazing work and keep on inspiring people

[@prajunkallidil1375]

Hi,well said. I have written many scripts but still feel not very great, waiting to get a good story.

[@SMustafaSabir]

You are an amazing blessing for many of us, I am sure you are half of my age but i see you as a mentor and a teacher. I wish I can write you directly and seek your advice though I am sure you already got a full plate in front of you. All the best buddy, keep inspiring us.

[@MkmeOrg]

Well done Simon! The little details and techniques you use here like the notepad transitions really shine. You never fail to bring others up by sharing your experience and skill. Well done Sir.

[@DSLRguide]

+MKme Lab thank you, that's really encouraging to hear :)

[@richfilms6307]

Just want to Thank You Simon for single handedly making my KZbin videos better. I spent an entire night watching your videos and have learned so much from you. I used some of your color correction tips in my last video and was amazed and how much better it looked. Im looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks again

[@DSLRguide]

+RichFilms~Beta I'm so glad to hear, this, thanks for the encouragement :)

[@maxcumming7749]

Always so excited to see you've posted a video, you're constantly inspiring me to make films. Thanks Simon

[@sumedhshinde7733]

Simon....!! You are Awesome...!! the level of AWESOMENESS I could suck out of your videos is enough to get me an Oscar.

[@ilyaonthefly]

This was so good Simon! It was go awesome to see how the project came together all the way from a random script to an official short film with cast and crew. I also enjoyed some of the creative cinematography choices you broke down in the video. Keep up the great work, loved the short film! Also, can't wait for that Amazon video! ;-)

[@timothyswindler3397]

Your tips actually helped me write an actual script keep up the good support

[@turgaynergiz]

This channel taught me so much. I'm now a cinema student and make short experimental films and music videos.

[@canadude6401]

I woke up in the middle of the night with a pretty cool short film idea, and I have put together the scenes on paper and locations, music (there is no dialogue) Now I just need to carve out some time and film it. This video helped me. Thanks Simon!

[@DSLRguide]

+Cana Dude awesome! all the best with the project:)

[@NoviceindisguiseOfficial]

I am currently trying to direct an animated short film, and a lot of your insights are surprisingly applicable. Please keep sharing them :)

[@ImmortalDreamsProductions]

This was a wonderful video! Thanks for making something about pre-production. I've been looking for videos and tutorials on that topic. Also, congrats so much on the short film! It looked amazing. I hope you have a great time making many more films in the future. You're totally cut out for it. Thanks for all your inspiration. I really love your videos.

[@shawndfilms6439]

I just want to say, I am a huge fan of DSLRguide! Ive been watching this show for a very long time and it helped my productions in so many ways. When it comes down to techniques, this show is the first thing I look at, (Before FILM RIOT lol) Because we have the same equipment. It's amazing to see the process you have made. I can see that your videos are getting better. Hope to share an Oscar stage with you one day lol. Keep up the great work! - Shawn D ;-)

[@DSLRguide]

+Shawn D Films this is so encouraging to hear, thanks for the positivity :)

[@TheUniverseFeaturingRay]

what a job it is. I love how much adapting this job takes and how much is left unknown

[@SVINTELI]

This was uploaded as soon as I got home from school, nice video man 👍

[@RileyDueck]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience dude! So much stuff to glean from this episode. So glad you made it.

[@gailphiri]

Thanks for sharing this. Filmmaking can be so daunting when you're starting out. You have shared ur process which is so much better than chartering it in pitch black.

[@compulsor5853]

Wow- that's some great stuff, and not just for creating a film (for me anyway!). I've always struggled with a paralyzingly toxic cocktail of ADHD, perfectionism and procrastination; COUNTLESS "brilliant" ideas in a multitude of hobbies, house projects, business/money making ideas or inventions- all for naught. I've literally watched at LEAST a dozen of my original ideas sit idle until... someone else recognized it and made a fortune. Hell, even this comment all I really wanted to say was: I procrastinate too, thanks for reminding me how much lists help. That's it- but you got my life's story instead. Ah well.

[@RutgerRog]

Nice to hear this insight of making a short film. Thank you for sharing this with us, Simon.

[@lokibek]

A great video and a fantastic insight into the world of filmmaking. I had no idea this was such a serious project

[@Viresmon]

You know. This may have been what I needed to hear. Thanks Simon.

[@juansymontano]

Hey! I have been watching your videos because I wanted to use it for my vlogs but along the way I got inspired and decided to film my own short film. A very short at that. Will share it to you within a week!

[@heyletsplay8579]

Did you made the film then!??

[@slimsimtv]

Thanks for sharing and the useful tips! Just uploaded my own first Drama short film and it was so much fun to produce but also a challenge. You learn so much in the process...Keep up the good work!

[@ReplayedCo]

you released this video perfectly in time for our short film! Wow...Thank you!! :D

[@vishnupillai5850]

Thanks, +Simon. We were working on our new project and I was pretty jumbled between how I should line the whole process. This video helped me to sort things in a proper manner. Keep working :)

[@penguinYT1]

An especially good episode. Well done. Can't wait for more.

[@EmeraldXV]

Looking forward to the next one. Great video!

[@stankmemer7746]

You're truly wise beyond your years. Keep it up!

[@MalensekLuka]

So awesome. Been looking at your videos for weeks now, im loving it!!!

[@JordanFountain]

My favorite location in the piece was the one behind the building, great episode!

[@theOROMIANATION]

Good WiIl Hunting: "how like, them appels". Simon: "i like, them Red."

[@mychalsimonz]

The Rubik's cube reference is such a great analogy

[@SilentSlaymaker]

Simon You Are So Amazing at what you do!! I can't wait to do my own films!!

[@sickphil71]

Fascinating! I can't wait for the next video.

[@ZcriptureZ]

Love these videos Simon. Currently my way of battling the deadly "procrastination" bug is by setting deadlines for myself and for my channel its the pressure of doing daily uploads. I've been doing it for over a week now and its not as hard as I thought it would be. My next objective is to start working on short films.

[@SkyDrillProductions]

Your videos are wonderfully educational and have actively helped me in my own production flow. Keep up the good work man!

[@CzaphTitus0215]

You're such an inspiration! Can't wait to start my own projects!

[@KieranJB]

Great to see how much work you put into this film, true dedication :D

[@DangerDan]

Perfect description, thx Simon! I'll watch the short right away!

[@LetsTalkSomeTech]

You should totally release the script, I'd love to read it

[@jeremyunbound]

Thank you very much! I'm making a short film about Autism and this really helped with pre-production. 😊

I've been following your channel for a while now and oh man do you not have a right to say you really struggle with procrastination!

[@goheaddie]

Bro how do you know... You are not him lol

[@goheaddie]

Plus what makes you have the right to say that ? I do some things instantly, but I will have a essay and wait till class time to finally start and I will have around a week ...

[@DSLRguide]

+Matevž Loboda I missed a lot of sleep for this episode, when I could have spread the work out over the week ;)

[@marzcantread]

Your voice is so calming.

[@evaanjos]

I LOVE UR VIDEOS SO MUUUUCH and the audio quality is so good omfg

[@DSLRguide]

+evathecrab why thank you eva :)

[@Frag3r99]

Amazing video as always, i love the way you and the crew think things through, great collaboration :)

[@TechProof]

planning is indeed half of the work!

[@brianslyproductions1410]

This really helped me figure out what I'll need to do once I reach this phase. Thanks a ton! Always so helpful.

[@DSLRguide]

+Brian Sly Productions glad it helped :)

[@UpNorthSoutherner]

Just a little note to say that where you did your casting is a space I've used for rehearsals for two shows and attended auditions there myself!

[@MissLionRose]

This is gold PURE gold!!! you're awesome Simon

[@DSLRguide]

+LionRoseMusic why thank you! part 2 is on my channel, and we'l get through each aspect of production over the next weeks :)

[@MissLionRose]

+DSLRguide cool :) I REALLY want to do an intro video for playing during our concerts!! So I've been doing research to start that project and your channel has been a real blessing!

[@VishalYadav-bf6mj]

in Two Wrongs short film ....... a background music is used at the food corner.....which is an Indian song(Bollywood) ..☺... i feel happy that u all like indian music & use it in yours films......thnxx brother.....👌👌

[@misterDVader]

I lost it when you said "procrastination" like it was a mental illness.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Just keep at it.. eventually it'll work out. Great vid man

[@ewan12kd]

well done i really like your video and think they are really inspiring i like making shorts and your guides help alot keep up the good work

[@goldhillproductions]

10/10 for the Rubik's cube analogy!

[@moby569]

If you were in Manchester then you should of come on down to the School of Art and talked to some of the filmmakers here. Great way to meet new filmmakers who don't expect to get payed for work and just want to make films.

[@SAVAProductions]

Just the episode I need right now

[@AniVan1R]

These videos are so useful! Thanks you so much, Simon.

[@noelsantiago5496]

I love that D4Darious posted a comment. I follow both him and dslr guide. I love film making to an extreme level and I take advice from both channels. I’d love to meet and work with you guys one day on a joint film. It would b epic. Hollywood worthy

[@RayClassic]

Can you do a video on equipment that is lesser known about in the filmmaking process that is essential to filmmaking? Like sound mics, lights, camera stabilizers (you did one in that already I know), or any other equipment that an amateur filmmaker might not know about? Thanks man, your videos have really helped me out.

[@safiyhumasiya]

love your videos! getting into filming myself and its just sooo nice listening to you and getting inspiration :D

[@safiyhumasiya]

btw you're super cuute *_*

[@randyca9122]

You have gotten so damn good at these educational videos.

[@DSLRguide]

+Randy CA cheers Randy!

[@Democratese]

Good work. Id love to see you go more in depth to your pre production and budgeting. Saw the short and liked where you went with it.

[@goodroot76]

Saw the short film. Well executed . 👍🏽👍🏽

[@yessi6705]

So damn smart with the symbolism of shots and lighting and scenery that you always point out

[@MarimbaMaurice]

Great first insight into pre-production

[@victorfilm_]

Good advise. Keep it up, Simon!

[@tommyborowski]

That was a really good Episode! :) And the short is awesome too! I learned a lot from You, Simon :)

[@oliveristhecoolest]

this summed up the film choices well

[@50mmphotography5]

you are our inspiration gift :) thank you for all the good stuff :) keep it coming

[@redwanmarashli2341]

omg bro u r so good and i mean it sooo goood keep going thanks for your positive energy you've put here in this amazing channel .

[@DSLRguide]

+Redwan Marashli thanks Redwan!

[@redwanmarashli2341]

+DSLRguide 😇

[@RennyConti]

A+ stuff man, great job

[@olohijeoyakhire2258]

Thank you so much for these videos they have been really helpful. Also you sound like the guy that does the voiceovers for the Tifo Football youtube channel

[@CiarradeBritto]

Love your videos so much, man. You don't understand how much they help me.

[@DSLRguide]

+Ciarra deBritto thanks Ciarra :)

[@bethanymitchell1892]

Hope all your film projects go successfully good

[@MittonProductions]

Nice work dude!

[@JosephHitchcock]

Your channel is so amazing. Thank you.

[@SophiaSuki3]

Damn this channel is definitely gonna take me places

[@emmajosephson4976]

I'm in pre production for a documentary and this was really helpful :)

[@filmnewsreport3231]

Awesome. What is it called?

[@emmajosephson4976]

Generation: Compromise :)

[@DSLRguide]

+Emma Josephson all the best with the doc :)

[@emmajosephson4976]

+DSLRguide thank you :)

[@jamesallen]

Even though I love making short films, I like to create other content too! This video was great as the techniques you explained can be applied to a lot of other types of videos!

[@CoyoteBlueNomadicTraveler]

So I guess the blog is dead? We've all migrated over directly to your KZbin channel now? Kind of like when our favorite Tv show moved from NBC to Netflix. Your Stuff is great. Ive been following for quite awhile. Just let us know when and why your gonna make a move. ( all tongue in cheek-great stuff. keep it coming) Im sure us filmmaker junkies will follow you where ever you takes us...... Congrats on the new short. great film!!!

[@DSLRguide]

+Coyote Blue my plan is to keep the blog going, but not try and promote it so much in the main videos. thanks for the positivity :)

[@benaaronmusic]

Great video. I've learned a lot about film making. Thanks.

[@isabellerickards5919]

Thank you for the advice! I'm working on a short film soon with one of my close friends just for fun and this has definitely helped with the planning aspect :)

[@DSLRguide]

+Isabelle Rickards glad to hear it :)