What's the usual structure for a comedy short film (7mins) How many plots? How many acts?
Short Films Advice
Three acts.
4 plots
Hey I couldn't understand your message did you want axes or asses?
Quote: Marc P @ 19th July 2014, 10:38 AM BSTThree acts.
That doesn't bloody help.
Not really Mikey.
yes Marc
I'm glad you agree. wisdom lies not in not making a mistake, but learning from it.
I couldn't agree more sir
Good.
No real reason why a seven minute piece can't have four different plots.
Apart from the fact that I said so?
And I'm right?
But taking your stance can you give some reasons why it can?
I was joking when I said it should have 4 plots - it can have as many as is appropritae
Quote: Marc P @ 6th August 2014, 10:26 PM BSTBut taking your stance can you give some reasons why it can?
(Gets out PowerPoint)
· That it's physically possible.
· That you want to fill it with as much detail as you can.
On a serious level. Making a short film is like making love to a beautiful woman. If you only have seven minutes to hit the wow factor - you don't want to see to three other women first.
It is physically possible to put six sides to a wheel and have a hexagonal one. It's not a good idea though. It's honestly not about great detail. I could be wrong about this. What is your favourite short Paul? And which one with multiple plots in such a short one? It doesn't matter if you haven't written or made any yourself, just wanted to see if your approach could work? Its an interesting debate.