Short Subject (Noun)
Meaning
A brief film; often shown prior to showing the feature.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The animated short subject played before the movie was hilarious and had the whole theater laughing.
- Many filmmakers got their start by making short subjects, often for film festivals or as promotional pieces.
- In the early days of cinema, short subjects were used as fillers between features to pad out the running time.
- The cartoon short subject featuring the studio's beloved mascot was always a crowd-pleaser with children.
- Some of the most famous comedians of the silent era got their start making short subjects, showcasing their physical antics.
Hypernyms
- Flick
- Moving Picture
- Moving-picture Show
- Motion-picture Show
- Picture Show
- Film
- Picture
- Motion Picture
- Pic