About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Movie
- Language – English
- Category – Creative Projects
- Prompt Title – AI prompt to generate short films
Prompt Details
**Prompt Objective:** Generate a creative and compelling short film concept, including plot, characters, setting, and stylistic elements, suitable for various AI platforms.
**Prompt Structure:**
This prompt uses a modular approach, allowing you to customize it based on your specific needs. Each section contains variables within curly braces `{}` that you should replace with your desired values. Leaving a section blank or using generic terms will yield broader results.
**1. Core Concept:**
“Generate a short film concept about {Theme/Subject}. The film should explore the idea of {Central Idea/Conflict} and evoke a sense of {Desired Emotion/Atmosphere} in the viewer.”
**2. Genre & Style:**
“The film should fall within the {Genre} genre, drawing inspiration from films like {Inspirational Movie 1}, {Inspirational Movie 2}, and {Inspirational Movie 3}. The visual style should be {Visual Style Descriptor} (e.g., noir, vibrant, dreamlike, gritty), with a {Pacing} pace (e.g., slow burn, fast-paced, contemplative).”
**3. Plot & Narrative:**
“The plot should revolve around {Protagonist Description} who faces {Main Challenge/Obstacle}. The narrative structure should be {Narrative Structure} (e.g., linear, non-linear, cyclical) and incorporate {Plot Device/Twist} (optional). The short film’s runtime should be approximately {Target Runtime} minutes.”
**4. Characters:**
“The protagonist, {Protagonist Name}, should be characterized by {Protagonist Traits}. Key supporting characters include {Supporting Character 1 Description}, {Supporting Character 2 Description} (optional). The relationships between these characters are {Character Relationship Description}.”
**5. Setting & Atmosphere:**
“The story takes place in a {Setting Description}, during the {Time Period}. The atmosphere should be {Atmosphere Description} and contribute to the overall {Desired Emotion/Atmosphere} of the film.”
**6. Dialogue & Sound:**
“The dialogue should be {Dialogue Style Description} (e.g., naturalistic, stylized, minimal). The soundtrack should primarily feature {Music Genre/Style} and contribute to the film’s {Desired Emotion/Atmosphere}. Consider incorporating {Specific Sound Effects/Musical Cues}.”
**7. Visuals & Cinematography:**
“The cinematography should utilize {Camera Techniques/Angles} to enhance the storytelling. Consider including specific visual motifs like {Visual Motif 1}, {Visual Motif 2}. The color palette should be predominantly {Color Palette Description}.”
**Example Prompt (Filled):**
“Generate a short film concept about the impact of artificial intelligence on human connection. The film should explore the idea of emotional dependency on AI and evoke a sense of melancholic introspection in the viewer. The film should fall within the science fiction genre, drawing inspiration from films like *Her*, *Ex Machina*, and *Blade Runner 2049*. The visual style should be futuristic and minimalist, with a slow burn pace. The plot should revolve around a lonely elderly woman who develops a deep attachment to her AI companion. The narrative structure should be linear and incorporate a twist revealing the AI’s limitations. The short film’s runtime should be approximately 10 minutes. The protagonist, Elara, should be characterized by vulnerability, resilience, and a longing for connection. Her key supporting character is the AI companion, voiced by a calming, gentle voice. The relationship between them is one of mutual dependence, initially comforting but ultimately isolating. The story takes place in a sterile, high-tech apartment, during the near future. The atmosphere should be quiet and contemplative, contributing to the overall melancholic introspection of the film. The dialogue should be naturalistic and sparse. The soundtrack should primarily feature ambient electronic music and contribute to the film’s melancholic introspection. The cinematography should utilize close-ups and long takes to enhance the storytelling. Consider including specific visual motifs like reflections and empty spaces. The color palette should be predominantly cool blues and greys.”
**Using the Prompt:**
1. **Adapt and Modify:** Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific creative vision.
2. **Iterative Refinement:** Use the initial AI output as a starting point and refine the prompt further based on the generated results. Add or remove sections as needed.
3. **Experiment with Different Platforms:** Test the prompt on various AI platforms (e.g., GPT-3, Bard, other creative AI tools) and compare the outputs.
4. **Combine with other AI tools:** Use the generated concept as input for other AI tools for storyboard creation, scriptwriting, or even initial animation/video generation.
This dynamic prompt framework provides a solid foundation for generating diverse and compelling short film concepts across different AI platforms. By customizing the variables within the prompt, you can direct the AI toward realizing your unique creative vision. Remember to iterate and refine based on the initial outputs to achieve the desired results.