Differences in Long and Short Films

• Firstly the obvious: actual film length
• The narrative will differ: short films rely less on coherent plot structure, and prefer to use the viewers imagination to fill in a story The film will merely present some ideas to the viewer.
• Distribution and audience: a typical short film is not commercially minded, as it does not need to be due to its budget. A short film does not appeal as much to a mainstream audience, as it requires more work on their part to enjoy, usually.
• Cast size: a short film has a very small cast, and usually almost no extras.
• Short films can seem much more rough and unpolished, due to the budget on most.