Filmmaking & Video

Short Film Filmmaking: From Script to Screen

Make Short Films That Actually Work

12 lessons4 modules9h 14m durationintermediate level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This intermediate course teaches you to make compelling short films using proven cinematic frameworks — three-act structure, shot coverage, the 180-degree rule, and professional sound design. You will learn to work efficiently with a small crew, make strong decisions on location, and edit with rhythm and intention. By the end you will have the knowledge and a production workflow to take a one-page idea to a finished short film ready for festivals or your portfolio.

Curriculum

Module 1: Story and Pre-Production3 lessons

Writing a Short Film Script That WorksPreview45m
Breakdown, Budget, and Schedule🔒40m
Location Scouting and Visual Planning🔒50m

Module 2: Cinematography and Directing on Set3 lessons

The 180-Degree Rule and Spatial Continuity🔒45m
Exposure, Lenses, and Lighting for Narrative🔒50m
Directing Performance and Running the Set🔒48m

Module 3: Sound Design and Production Audio3 lessons

Recording Clean Production Sound🔒42m
Building a Sound Design in Post🔒52m
Music, Licensing, and Emotional Scoring🔒38m

Module 4: Editing, Colour, and Finishing3 lessons

Assembling the Edit: Structure and Rhythm🔒52m
Colour Grading: From Correction to Look🔒48m
Finishing, Delivery, and Festival Submission🔒44m