The classical paradigm, which has been the basis for film narrative since its inception, consists of a setup, a conflict, and a resolution, as illustrated in this short film.

Director Kevin Smith made his first film, Clerks, on a very limited budget, filming in the convenience store where he worked and casting friends and family in bit parts. It’s instructive for demonstrating to new writer-filmmakers that a strong script and clever cinematography can result in a quality film on a limited budget.

This short film is  instructive for demonstrating to new writer-filmmakers that quality work can be created on a shoestring budget.