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what is a short?

LittleRedCorvette 10 years, 11 months ago at Jun 7 5:56 -
When Tv show or movie is listed as a short like on imdb does it mean movie or Tv show?
Onion Jack 10 years, 11 months ago at Jun 7 10:08 -
This may be of help to you...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_film
LittleRedCorvette 10 years, 11 months ago at Jun 9 20:16 -
Thank you it was helpful
Onion Jack 10 years, 11 months ago at Jun 9 22:56 -
You're welcome.
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The O.P. 10 years, 10 months ago at Jun 20 13:00 -
According to IMDb's definition, a "short film" is a film with runtime less than 45 mins., while a "feature film" is 45 minutes or over.
They are types of films, not TV.


When you add a movie to IMDb, you have to select the "Title Type", then the "Sub-type":

In IMDb's form Adding a new title, you're first asked to pick a Type:

Type

Film (feature/short/documentary/etc)
Made for TV (series/mini-series/special/TV movie)
Made for Video
Video Game


If you select "Film",
then you'll be also asked to specify the Sub-type


Sub-type

feature length (45 mins or over)
short subject (less than 45 mins)




If you select Type: "Made for TV", instead, you'll be presented with different Sub-types:


TV-series
TV mini-series
TV movie
TV special
unaired TV pilot