HMEA03143U FM, Short Films - an introduction to writing, directing and producing short films

Short films are often regarded as exercises for filmmakers before producing their first feature films. In this course we focus on the short film, be it fictional or documentary, as an artistic form in itself. Taught by writer and director Sven Vinge, the course focuses on the practical aspects of filmmaking: Scriptwriting, directing and producing. While some of the lessons are general in regards to film theory and production the students are encouraged to discuss and evaluate the particular rules behind successful SHORT films, be it aesthetic or story-wise. Students have the opportunity to theoretically analyse different short films and write critically about the format, write scripts or produce films themselves. Although the term 'short film' could have included commercials, music videos and viral advertising these are not areas we'll analyse or discuss. Instead we focus on films in which the main goal of the filmmakers is to challenge the audience artistically or intellectually and not with the ambition of selling products.