Why fall back on the things that everyone knows when you can make something original?
Clichés are clichés for a reason. They are overused story elements that betray a lack of original thought, and you should avoid them.
That being said, clichés are easy to fall back onto when you’re feeling stuck. I’m guilty of falling back on clichés when writing because I don’t know how to convey a specific feeling originally. Clichés are fine fillers during the drafting stage, but you should be aware of them before you believe your script is finished.
Being aware and understanding of clichés and tropes is always a great skill to have as a writer. There are specific ones reserved for genre films (which you can check out here), but our focus today is short film clichés. Standard Story Company breaks down the short film clichés that can make your film feel unoriginal and predictable. You can watch the full video below!
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
