Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Are short films worth watching?
Position‹2 of 2

No, short films are not worth watching

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.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Short films don't provide as many jobs
    By supporting them, you are supporting fewer people than features.
  2. Short films don't allow for character development
    There is less time to understand and relate to a protagonist.
  3. Short films cannot be placed in theaters and are not profitable
    Short films are made with little to no funding. If they are in theatres, they are usually playing at odd hours or with a series of other short films, making them harder to find. Multiplexes run at a loss when screening short films in isolation.