

Since viewers are becoming increasingly harder to please, and attention is harder to capture than ever, short films are the ideal viewing market to sell to. Even Netflix has jumped onto the bandwagon to release short films for viewing. Updated on January 1st, 2021 by Svetlana Sterlin: Short films have become even more accessible in recent years, thanks to YouTube, Vimeo, and countless other platforms.

The short film is an art form in itself and requires a completely different set of goals than a feature. However, not every short film has to be an entryway into a career in feature films.

Others have found audiences on the web and continue to serve their audiences there. Some short films, like Whiplash, serve as proof of concept for later, more recognizable work. RELATED: Top 10 Hollywood Directors And Their Signature Style Many of these films showcase the potential of promising filmmakers who eventually go on to make their big break into feature film work. Short films seem to be the way to go for aspiring filmmakers to kickstart their careers. Every famous director has to start somewhere.
