The Magic of Shorts
Short films are a brilliant way of making yourself heard. More people relate to films and TV than any other medium - it's part of our everyday lives.

If you have something to say and you're looking for a place to say it, then look no further. RAW CUTS: ID offers you the chance to see your story made into a three minute short and - better still - learn about how programmes are made from top industry professionals.

Even a film as short as two or three minutes can be an incredibly powerful thing - just as capable of making you laugh out loud, cry your heart out or change the world as any feature film can.

Short documentaries can be even more powerful - because they are about real people, real lives and real stories. But how can you sum up the most important things about your own life in just a few minutes?

There's a definite art to the short documentary - and you can see some great examples of how it's done by watching Channel 4's 3 Minute Wonder series every day, Monday to Thursday, at 7:55pm - just after Channel 4 News. Alternatively, check out some terrific films online at fourdocs.

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