Make a short film or documentary.
🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 13+
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Start with a simple concept you're passionate about—document a local business, interview elderly neighbors about their stories, or capture a day in your life. Use free editing software like DaVinci Resolve and focus on good audio (use a cheap external mic). A compelling 5-minute film beats a boring 30-minute one every time.
Difficulty
50/100Medium
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Cost
$50 – $500
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Time
longer
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People
1+
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Setting
either
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Season
any
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Equipment
camera or smartphone, editing software
People who tried this
“In 2023, I posted about wanting to make a short film about the "yips". Two years, $2.5K, and a ton of mistakes and lessons later, The Serve is finally finished and being submitted to festivals. [...] First-Time Filmmaker: This was my first time directing, writing, and producing a film. It took time to experiment and to figure out this whole process. Between multiple locations, original music, and extensive sound design, this was a lot to take on for a debut project. And wow—did I make some mistakes along the way! It took additional time to fix those mistakes. I'm especially grateful for my DP, who kept me grounded and made sure I didn’t quit when things dragged.”
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