Audience Survey

In order to get a better idea on why people watch short films I created an audience survey, questionaire, to give me a better understanding on how to make my short film appeal to a prospective audience.

Short film questionnaire

I am asking this questionnaire so that I can get a good perspective on why people watch short films and what they expect from them. Also where people go to watch short films and what makes them appealing to a prospective audience, in order to enrich my understanding of short films in creating my own film.

Please tick the correct box for the following questions...

1. Gender? Male Female

2. How old are you? 10-15 16-221 23-29 30+

3. How often do you watch short films in a week? 1-3 4-6 7>

4. When you watch a short film what do you look for?

Narrative (catalyst, resolution, point of conflict, revelation, etc...)

Characters (protagonist, villain, hero/heroine, etc...)

Shots (cinematic shots, interesting angels, unusual camera effects, etc...)

Dialog

Cast and crew (famous stars, directors, producers, etc...)

If other please state

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5. Where do you watch short films? Internet Film festivals Cinema Institutes (e.g. BFI)

If other please state and why?

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6. What is your favourite genre?

Comedy Romance

Drama Documentary

Western Horror

Action Animation

7. Would you be interested in a short film about a girl’s life before she decides to run away from home? Please state any comments/ thoughts on the concept…

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Thank you for your time and co-operation.