Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Are short films worth watching?
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Yes, short films are 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.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Short films can be made by almost anyone
    By watching them, you experience a unique, otherwise unheard, voice.
  2. Short films give voices to people otherwise ignored
    The voiceless can be heard, a unique perspective explored.
  3. Short films can lead to feature length films
    Short films allow filmmakers and actors to showcase their talents in order to secure funding from studios or private funding. By supporting a short film, you could support a filmmaker's chance at future features.
  4. Short films are unique, moldable, and experimental in ways in that feature-length films aren't
    Styles can be stretched and warped more than in popular features. Using techniques at their disposal in new and innovative ways, short films test the creativity of the artists.