Film ยท Short Film
Short Film
A pre-formatted short film template with a cold open and a button. Open, edit, and make it your own. Built for a five-minute film.
What this template is for
A two-scene short film with a cold open and a button. Built for a five-minute film (roughly 5 pages).
How to use it
Open the template in the editor and replace the placeholder text with your own. The scene headings, character names, dialogue, and transitions are already formatted.
What's included
- A cold open scene in a diner
- A dawn button scene
- Two characters with a short exchange
- A title page set to "UNTITLED SHORT"
Tips
- A short film is usually 1 to 15 pages. One page is about one minute of screen time.
- Keep it to one or two locations. Shorts are easier to produce when the locations are simple.
- A cold open hooks the audience before the title. A button is the final beat that lands the idea.
Preview
INT. DINER - NIGHT
A lone waitress pours coffee for herself. The bell above the door jingles.
WAITRESS
We're closed.
STRANGER
smiling
Not for me.
CUT TO:
EXT. DINER - DAWN
The neon sign flickers off. Two cups sit on the counter.
FADE OUT.