Short Film Companies
What do they do?
In many ways, a short film production company works exactly like any other film production company but the focus is on short films. They still go through the same processes as for a bigger production but it must be condensed down to create a sufficient film in less time.
What does a film production company do?
Let's first look at what a film production company actually does. A film production company's primary role is to produce video content for television, cinema, social media, corporate promotions, internal business use, or anything else that may require a video. It's not just about a traditional 'film'. Video production relates not just to the actual filming but everything before and after too. The setup and the editing process is just as vital. A film production company has lots of different roles to complete when it comes to filming videos including:
Idea creation and development, scriptwriting and direction.
Logistics of locations, planning permission, catering... every single thing a film set needs to function.
Casting, wardrobe, makeup and hair.
Crew, equipment and set up.
The filming of course.
Visual editing, sound editing, cuts and additional non-set scenes.
There is so much more to a scene than the filming.
What makes a short film production company different?
So, what makes short film production companies different? Well, the primary focus is on short films, sounds simple right. A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". While this may seem to make a film for a short piece easier to organise, this is far from the truth. Here's why:
A quality production company will provide the same dedication to a short film as a feature film. Just because it's not a blockbuster doesn't mean the same effort hasn't been put into the final output.
Short films need to convey a story quickly while still maintaining interest. Longer films allow directors to explore characters and their motivations in more depth. With a short film, the message must be condensed and therefore the storyboard must be on point.
Short films are not seen on the big screen as much so the focus is on the artistic style of the piece rather than necessarily appealing to a mass audience.
Why Choose our Short Film Production Company
Working with a boutique short film company will give you a whole host of benefits you wouldn't have expected. Whether you are looking to produce an original film or a corporate video, there are some big benefits over using a larger film production company. Those with short film experience can have a better way to bring your production to life, including:
Only having one company to deal with that can handle everything which will help form a closer working relationship.
Flexible to needs and changes.
Very creative and imaginative.
Will work to a smaller budget compared to big companies.
If you need a short film production or you have something bigger in mind, we are here to help. Get in touch with us today to discover how we can create your vision. Or read more about why you should choose a Boutique Film Production Company.