Make a Short Film

At Brubaker Films, we get many inquires from folks touting their short films and seeking financial help. As a filmmaker, I was in the exact situation a few years back. It makes sense… A great short film is, well, great. And assuming the sucka is produced well, a short film has the power to create buzz and show off your talents as a Hollywood hit.

From a producer perspective short films aren’t very marketable. Outside of a potential film festival prizes, getting a return on investment is almost impossible. This isn’t to discourage your ambition – quite the contrary. If you have a short film idea that you simply cannot ignore, you NEED to make your movie now!

But save the real money for your feature.

A few years ago, before HD technology, a good short film was shot on 16mm film. These days, however, HD allows you to create similar production value for a fraction of the cost. This means you can plan your short, shoot HD and possibly still have enough money left for festival fees (often forgotten.)

Additionally, a short film allows you to make some major mistakes before you start burning the big bucks.

If you are looking to make a short film, you might want to check out my resource called 101 Short Film Ideas.