Short film and Mainstream

Although the main difference between short films and mainstream films is the length of them, there are some other aspects that usually differ but doesn’t define what category they fall under

Here is a list of comparisons..

Mainstream Short

50+ minutes -50 minutes

Large production cost Low production cost

Large audience Niche audience

Well known cast Ameteur cast

Large cost Small cast

Sometimes a sequel Closed narrative

Marketing None or hardly any marketing

Shown in cinema Mainly online or film festivals