Are short films worth watching?

This position holds that short films are worth watching. It argues they are a powerful way to experience stories, can be made by almost anyone, give a platform to overlooked voices, allow unique and experimental work, and often lead to feature-length films.

This position holds that short films are not worth watching. It argues that they provide fewer jobs, cannot easily be shown in theatres or turn a profit, and that their brevity leaves no room for the character development that makes feature films rewarding.