Codes and conventions of a short film

In order for me to make my film, it is important for me to fully understand what a short film consists of. As the length of the film is considerably less than a full length film, There are far fewer characters (usually around 2 or 3). This is because there is often not enough time for the introduction of more than a few characters with a background. A good short film will include an enigma for the audience to ponder over, this holds their attention until the enigma is solved. The length of the films are between 2 and 10 minutes and therefore require a far smaller budget than feature length films, short film directors and producers are also usually independent and lack the funding of large conglomerate production companies. The narrative of short films is often relatable, taking an everyday situation as a base. This is because it's not worth creating an expensive set and having a complex plot as the audience only have around 10 minutes to comprehend it all.