Short Films

• Development
• Producing

Finding the Best Short Film Ideas that Level Up Your Career

Every time I finish a film, I always hear this question: “What are your next short film ideas?” Whenever I hear it, my brow furrows, my palms start to sweat, and I squeeze out an apologetic shrug. Continue reading Finding the Best Short Film Ideas that Level Up Your Career

Arnon Shorr January 29, 2020

• Directing

How the ‘Whiplash’ Short Film Became the ‘Whiplash’ Movie

Normally, filmmakers write a short film before they write the feature script for the short film. They shoot it, cut it, and hope to god it gets a run in the festival circuit. But Damien Chazelle’s, Whiplash short film, was born in a unique way. The short script actually came after, and really, from the… Continue reading How the ‘Whiplash’ Short Film Became the ‘Whiplash’ Movie

StudioBinder August 1, 2019

• Producing

Making a Short Film: Pre Production Workflow Step-by-Step

You’ve got some money in the bank, some time on your calendar, and a great short film idea to produce. You’re ready to start making a short film. Now what? If you’ve read our overview of short film pre-production, you already know not to jump too far ahead. Much as you might be tempted to hire… Continue reading Making a Short Film: Pre Production Workflow Step-by-Step

Arnon Shorr April 25, 2015