Short Narrative Film

Catalog description

From early "one-reelers" to current offerings on dedicated websites, international festivals, and film schools, this course studies the history, form, and purpose of classical and contemporary short films. Students will view, discuss, and write about the unique aspects of the short, narrative film, with its dazzling array of themes and styles. As these award-winning independent films often feature actors, writers, and directors prominent in commercial films and TV shows, the course provides an opportunity to examine the relationship between 5-25 minute short films and full-length films by the same writers or directors.