What's the Point of Making Short Films Anymore?

Eric Demeusy August 14, 2025
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I’m Eric Demeusy, filmmaker and director of Proximity. I animated the original Stranger Things title sequence and have a background in design, animation, and visual effects. I make videos about filmmaking, visual effects, animation, and the creative process, including breakdowns, behind-the-scenes insights, and the journey of developing new films.

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My take on all the pros and cons of making a short film in this day and age. Times have changed. What does that mean for short films? 00:00 Intro 00:06 The Golden Age of Short Films 02:01 Times Have Changed 03:16 The Way to Do It Now 04:41 How I Did It 06:42 Sell the Feature, Not the Short 08:04 Othe Valid Reasons 09:19 Don't Be Precious 09:48 Final Thoughts 10:41 Outro #shortfilm #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmtips Subscribe for future videos ‪@EricDemeusy‬

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