Needless to say, sometimes short film just doesn't get the recognition it deserves in a world of hollywood blockbusters and 2 1/2+ hour films. I would argue short film and cinematography is an art in itself. But with more attending film festivals and supporting local arts movements, more are starting to pay attention to short films (not to mention the explosion of documentaries via Netflix). They can be a great way for nonprofits and filmmakers as individuals to share a message that is impactful but not drawn out. This LGBT bullying short film has over 2 million views on Youtube and is a very good example of how a short film can really make you think as almost a different medium altogether:
This film takes an interesting approach on a controversial social issue by flipping the societal norm. In this movie, instead of showing what it's like to be an LGBT person who is bullied, it creates a reverse world where everyone is raised by same sex couples and a young straight girl is bullied to show in a more relatable way what an LGBT person might go through. Whether you agree with its message or not, kudos to this short film on showing another side of bullying, very vividly. This short film Love Is All You Need, manages to take viewers into another world and I won't lie, has the potential to make viewers a little teary-eyed. What are your favorite short films? Feel free to share examples in the comments.
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