What are pros and cons in creating a short film in comparison to a feature film?

The pros can include a limited amount of boundaries which allows the artist to experiment with creativity, for example, most feature films have a set purpose and strict boundaries to stick to in order to appeal to a certain audience and produce more profit; many short film makers create short films to express their creativity opposed to reach a specific figure in sales and can take more risks as they have little to lose. Short films can be a maximum of 40 minutes long, meaning that, unlike feature films, they have a limited amount of time which be beneficial in avoiding complicating the storyline and confusing the audience, where some feature films have been unsuccessful. However, the main cons are that short films are often not viewed as much as feature films as they lack the world wide market appeal that feature films achieve through their mass advertising, meaning that, although several film festivals attempt to display these, some exceptional short films do not receive the credit and recognition they deserve. The limited amount of time can also be a burden on short films as there is a limit on how much background/story can be created in maximum 40 minute time limit.