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8 Questions I Asked Before I Made My 1st Short Film
Are you are thinking (or overthinking) about producing your first short film? Well, you are most certainly not alone! These are the 8 things that were around my head when deciding to go for it.
1. Is Making a Short Worthwhile?
I hate to reply to this with another question, but you have to ask yourself first: Why do I want to do it? Maybe you want to be an actor and it can be a way to get material for your reel, get credits and exposure. Same with a director or DP.
If you are a screenwriter or producer, you might want to see your story come to life and get recognition for future work or use it as proof of content when selling a script. There are many reasons, and whenever there is a goal there is a way. Go for it.
2. Which Script Should I Use?
Choose a script that makes sense to your goals and budget, but that also transmits a message you are passionate about and want to explore.
A tip for me was to look at the locations. They are a big part of the production side. I kept it simple for this first one and absorbed everything I could from the experience.
