How To Write A Short Film: Part 5 – 1 Minute Films

Most people have a knee-jerk reaction to the idea of making a one minute short film. While it is extremely challenging to tell a stroy in one minute, it is very possible. Here are tips for writing a script for you Micro films. We cover the Mentos model of storytelling and breakdown 4 examples from commercials.

Examples used
Fresh Paint Mentos commercial

Mall Mentos Commercial

Sling Shot Baby Commercial

Dog Collar Doritos Commercial


Additional Examples
The Girlfriend Doritos Commercial

GrandMa Healing Commercial

Traffic Light Mentos commercial

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