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shortfilm

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/ˈʃɔːrt.fɪlm/ · short-film

A motion picture that is significantly shorter than a feature film, usually less than 40 minutes.

Meanings

nounliterary

A motion picture that is significantly shorter than a feature film, usually less than 40 minutes.

ایک ایسا موشن پکچر جو فیچر فلم سے نمایاں طور پر چھوٹا ہوتا ہے، عام طور پر چالیس منٹ سے کم کا。

شارٹ فلم

short film

Synonyms

short moviemini filmshort featureمختصر فلمچھوٹی فلممینی فلم

Antonyms

feature filmفیچر فلم

Common Collocations

  • animated short film
  • documentary short film
  • fiction short film

Example Sentences

I watched a beautiful short film that made me cry.

میں نے ایک خوبصورت شارٹ فلم دیکھی جو مجھے رلادیا۔

Main ne aik khubsurat short film dekhi jo mujhe rula diya.

The festival showcased several international short films.

میلے میں کئی بین الاقوامی شارٹ فلمیں پیش کی گئیں۔

Mele mein kai bain-ul-aqwaami short filmein pesh ki gayin.

He plans to submit his short film to the competition.

وہ اپنی شارٹ فلم مقابلے میں بھیجنے کا ارادہ رکھتا ہے۔

Woh apni short film muqablay mein bhejne ka irada rakhta hai.

Easily Confused With

feature film:A feature film is typically longer than 40 minutes and is often the main attraction in cinemas.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a short, impactful story told in fewer minutes.

Picture a film reel that is shorter than usual, representing a short film.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "short film" — a film shorter than a feature film

First known use: early 20th century

The term 'short film' has been used since the early 20th century to describe films that are shorter in duration, typically under 40 minutes. It highlights a distinct format in cinema separate from feature-length films.