Filmmaking / Directing : Fantastic Share from Deadline - Feature Films That Began As Shorts: Watch The Originals Including ‘Whiplash’, ‘Napoleon Dynamite’, ‘Reservoir Dogs‘, ‘Saw’ & More by Richard "RB" Botto

Richard "RB" Botto

Fantastic Share from Deadline - Feature Films That Began As Shorts: Watch The Originals Including ‘Whiplash’, ‘Napoleon Dynamite’, ‘Reservoir Dogs‘, ‘Saw’ & More

Shining examples of short scripts/films that served as proof of concept and went on to become feature films.

https://deadline.com/feature/movies-that-began-as-short-films-watch-whip...

Martin Reese

I always love that stuff. If you can't afford to do a feature then do a short.

Debbie Croysdale

Awesome thread RB. I’d no idea these features began as shorts. Goes to show the “Golden Goose” may be of our own making & instead of searching outside search within and produce the Ace from up our own sleeve.

Richard "RB" Botto

Well said, Debbie. Hope this serves as an inspiration for many.

Janice Pearson

Goodness gracious that made me think differently about the possibilities for my script and how to consider to approach it locally. Thank you so much ✨

Richard "RB" Botto

Love hearing that, Janice. So very welcome.

Shellie Schmals

What a great list! AJFF screened both the short & feature of Shiva Baby, it was interesting to see the evolution of both films in real time.

Trey Alessio

This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!

Richard "RB" Botto

Absolutely, Trey.

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