In order to gain an understanding of Short Films, we viewed 3 award winning short films and answer the following questions:
- What was good about the short film?
- Why would an audience find it appealing?
- Who would be the target audience for this short film?
1st Short Film - What's Virgin Mean?
What was good about this short film?
This film was very comedic as it included a very awkward conversation between the mother and daughter. There is also a lot of clever symbolism as well that represents what the mother is explaining to the daughter. The filter that is included is also very good as it's very bright and almost child-like which can further create a comical atmosphere.
Why would an audience find it appealing?
The story in this short is very relatable to the audience as it's an event that almost everyone has gone through so the audience would like to see a different take on this situation. The gratification theory would also suggest that we view these short films to make us laugh at uncomfortable and realistic situations.
What is the target audience?
The target audience is very wide as everyone would be related to this situation therefore the target audience will be of all ages as everyone will understand the storyline.
2nd Short Film - Strangers
What was good about this short film?
The film was very political short film which includes a very interesting message based on both politics and religion. Some of the shots that was used in this short was cleverly used such as the wide shot at the end of the short. The music increases the tension which also helps create an overall satisfaction to the ending
Why would an audience find it appealing?
It includes a very controversial message that would give the audience a new idea to think about. The gratification theory could also suggest that the audience would watch a film such as Strangers because of the adrenaline that comes from the suspense of a film.
What is the target audience?
The target audience would most likely be adults as the message wouldn't be clear to children due to political statement that the short film has attempted to create.
3rd Short Film - Black Hole
What was good about this film?
The idea was very original and includes a clever twist at the end. The Rule of Thirds was used frequently throughout the film which would make it more appealing as well the ambient sound of the black hole.
Why would an audience find it appealing?
There was frequent comedic moments in the film and uses the idea of karma which the audience find appealing. The twist would also be a surprise to the audience.
What is the target audience?
The target audience would also be a wide appeal as it includes a simple story that people of all ages would understand the plot.
