Characters in Short Films

Short films often have few characters, with long screen times in comparison of the entire film. This is as short films dont have time for more than a few characters, which allows the few characters to be developed and make a connection with the audience.

There is always a protagonist

The protagonist is the one that the audience pities or sides with, he is also most times the main character, he always has good intentions however has one detrimental flaw.

There is most times an antagonist

The antagonist is the one that opposes the protagonist, usually has bad intentions and is despised by the audience, the cause a disturbance in the equilibrium, and usually have the odds in their favour until the end.

There is sometimes a sidekick

The sidekick can follow either the antagonist or protagonist, they are the one that the antagonist/protagonist chose to have by their side. They are often the lover or the best friend and rarely contradict the person they follow.