How to Tell SHORT STORIES That Move People | Breathing Films
Nov 03, 2026
A few months ago, I took a filmmaking class and was so inspired that I came home, dropped my to-do list, and spent the rest of the night watching short films on YouTube. That's how I discovered Breathing Films (and I was hooked).
With millions of views on their films, filmmakers Noah Berridge and Yuli Freed have found a way to make people feel something… in just a few minutes. Today I'm joined by Noah to explore exactly how they do it.
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Turning personal experiences and emotions into compelling short stories
- How to tell concise stories that move people without overexplaining
- Protecting your creative voice and playfulness while navigating AI, deadlines, and audience expectations
Connect with Noah and Breathing Films
- Subscribe to Breathing Films: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Breathing+Films
- Short Film Discussed (Mordros): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTNlw1rlxY
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BreathingFilms
