The Art of Short Form Filmmaking with Harry Norton - Part 2

Author: Srishti Chhabria & Amber Payne
Published: Wed 25 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://cinematic-alchemy.captivate.fm

This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our deep dive into short form filmmaking with Harry Norton.

We talk about the emotional themes, the early writing process, and what it’s like to move from a loose idea to a fully developed pre-production phase.

We also touch on how daunting it can be to get started with a creative project - especially when you know the resources, time and energy it’ll take to pull it off.

The conversation goes beyond just craft. We get honest about creative anxiety, perfectionism, and what it means to find peace in the progress, not just the outcome.

Whether you're working with a big team or just starting with a notebook, the key is to start and stay open to the journey.

Here are the highlights:

Comparing Short Form and Feature Films (1:24)

The Importance of Starting and Overcoming Fear (7:05)

Challenges of Collaboration and Resource Management (11:19)

Pre-Production Phase and Creative Freedom (16:35)

Balancing Ambition and Acceptance (19:50)

Creative Freedom and Genre Exploration (21:33)

Siren Song Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sirensongfilm/siren-song-a-fantasy-thriller-short-film

Connect with Harry:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-norton-737736126/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norts_0000/