what is a short film?

What is a short film?
- A short film is generally just any film that is not long enough to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film, eligible for nomination for the Oscars, as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits." 
- Short films differ from feature films in more ways than just length. As a short film is shorter, It means that there is less time

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