How to Write a Short Film in 7 Easy Steps

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From the creator of Silent Eye: How to Write a Short Film in 7 Easy Steps.
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#screenwriting #shortfilm #screenplay
0:00 Introduction
0:41 1. Genre
5:31 2. Story Idea
7:33 3. Character
12:02 4. Structure
18:16 5. But & Therefore
19:39 6. Supporting Cast
22:17 7. Resolution

[@SiHorrocks]

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[@AllThingsFilm1]

Excellent suggestions. What particularly stood out to me was step six. Where you mention how the supporting cast "support" the depiction of the main character...they are facets or reflections of the main character. This was probably the clearest explanation of the purpose of supporting characters I've heard, yet. Thanks. This will really help me with my short films.

[@restlessnative9305]

Good info, thanks! The ending is well played

[@fotofrangonz]

I’ve found your channel by looking for a Filmic Pro + DJI Osmo 3 video and now I’m binge watching all of your videos. Of course I subscribed. This is so good.

[@samuelpatchett684]

I think this is one of the best videos you’ve put out. Great stuff! Thank you

[@SiHorrocks]

thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@watsonryan907]

Great videos. Legit quality content. You know a lot about filmmaking. I love the size of your channel. I’m not quite on that level but getting there. I have some more short films that I haven’t posted yet too

[@ririlan2137]

Your topics are very unique. It works for me. Thanks

[@slimsimtv]

Thanks for this Video and the help! Just uploaded my own first short film, it was so much fun to produce and a great experience, you learn a lot in the process. Keep up the good work!

[@watsonryan907]

I’ve seriously thought about making a short series made of short films. Hearing you say you did that was super awesome haha

[@rasal-ghul9859]

Once again thank you. Best explanation I've heard for how to write a compelling story.

[@SiHorrocks]

thanks so much! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with

[@rasal-ghul9859]

@@SiHorrocks That makes two of us lol. Hopefully one day I'll appear at one of your festivals. Thanks for always putting up good content for up and coming guys like me who is still learning.

[@danielk348]

Amazing thanks for this 🏆🔥

[@K3gel]

Thank you, this was amazing!

[@daphinekakooza]

Thank so much .this helped me

[@CJonesCreates]

Hey Simon! This was a great one! Thank you!!!

[@SiHorrocks]

no problem, thank you for watching! Looking forward to seeing what you create :))

[@calebhammond1357]

Very good tips! Love the ending lol

[@haiderjasim5093]

Great video thanks for these tips really helpful.

[@keitheckert4759]

Wow, thank you for this!!!

[@alrandall9931]

Love the ending

[@nigelgould-davies6950]

Fascinating as well as instructive. And point about film noir and exposition is v interesting.

[@SiHorrocks]

Much appreciated Nigel!

[@PeterSodhi]

So amazing what a great video

[@bunnycolumbus]

Thankyou for this!

[@SiHorrocks]

Sure thing!

[@MiaCatAdventures]

Superb video - thank you for sharing this

[@SiHorrocks]

My pleasure

[@ArminHirmer]

just great

[@mcluis1587]

Amazing

[@ChentheInfj]

Thanks!!!

[@dyuan]

holy crap this is helpful

[@antonioroccabianca777]

Thank you . I will watch your short movie 👏👏👏

[@SiHorrocks]

Awesome! Thank you 😍

[@mitro_photovideos8101]

Thanks for knowledge.

[@mitro_photovideos8101]

Sir fix 9 emotions in 1 movie?

[@mitro_photovideos8101]

is possible?

[@chaitanya7]

really well made

[@SiHorrocks]

Thanks so much

[@watsonryan907]

I also used this song for a recent little project of mine. KZbin royalty free music. Heck ya. Keep it up man. We’ll all in this together.

[@SiHorrocks]

Indeed! Thanks Ryan

[@frogc.]

So underrated

[@johnclay7644]

Useful 20mins+

[@joaomestre2584]

Awesome insights regarding the "but" and "therefore" in this video. Do you think it's crucial to ask BOTH on EACH scene of my short film, or just one?

[@SiHorrocks]

That's a structure question. Each one is a turning point in your story and there will be minor and major turning points. Short answer: depends on what you want and what the story needs

[@joaomestre2584]

@@SiHorrocks You ended up raising my questions instead of answering them. Thanks.

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❤❤

[@EasyArtPainting]

Wow, very nice Super Let's stay in touch, my friend🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cinematicjohn]

This video could easily be called the bible of filmmaking. 👍

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Your videos and a nice cup of coffee go hand-in-hand.

[@SiHorrocks]

That's how they get made too ☕

[@AgeofRogerio]

👍😁

[@hastingdevil]

whats the name of the film in thumbnail?

[@thatguynitram]

Would you help me review a script?

[@yun-pg8cr]

what if the short has to last no more than 2m20s??

[@yun-pg8cr]

Also do you have any if it has no budget and has to be centered around one single person?

[@Nriguide]

If we somehow magically hit 1k subscribers by the end of this month then i will fcuking run on electric wires

[@angiep5018]

too much filler