Wikipedia - Short film is a technical description originally coined in the North American film industry in the early period of cinema. The description is now used almost interchangeably with short subject.
Wordiq.com - A short film (also short or short subject) is a motion picture that is shorter than the average feature film. Definition of maximum length vary from 40 minutes (AMPAS rule) to about 80 minutes. The short-form film is to the full length film what the short story is to a full-fledged novel.
My Definition - A short film is a motion picture that is shorter than the average feature film. It relies on a simple narrative that has multiple subtexts that can be explored and yet still have the ability to evoke specific emotions amongst audiences despite not having the time to create a back story or allowing the audience to get to know the characters they are watching.
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