INPUT / … / … / To Cut it Short Dos and Don’ts in short form storytelling

How does the short form dictate the genre, the amount of plotlines and character development? Does it decide the complexity of the content? And if so, how to push away or make use of these restrictions or limitations? What is the influence of the budget on creative solutions? Do short form productions provide us with a new aesthetics and to what extent is this influenced by social media visuals and storytelling? How are all the different audiovisual means being used and is there a special role for the return of the voice over? Short form fiction generally seems to be made for younger audience groups, but could there be short form formats for broader and/or older audiences? And in order to make that work, would it imply different form and content choices? Is there a role for short form fiction on linear broadcasting, and if so, on what conditions? Or is it only apt for an online environment? Is short form the perfect means to address social issues, whether it be a plea to direct activism or to incite knowledge and understanding? And what are the exact chances and challenges? Come along and have a short form discussion.