How to come up with a short film idea

How do I come up with an idea for a short film?

16 Ways to Come up with your Next Short Film.
Read stories. Load up on story juice. ... .
Brainstorm with friends. ... .
Watch great films. ... .
Read or watch plays – start with the classics. ... .
Make a notes folder – write 3 ideas before bed. ... .
Get out of the house. ... .
Journal. ... .
Look at the detail..

How do you write a 3 minute short film?

Here's all you need to write a short script of 3 minutes or more: A character with a problem (beginning), his or her opposed actions (middle), and how it ends (end). That's it!