How to draft a short screenplay

A lot of people enjoy writing short stories, fiction stories that don't take what seems like a lifetime to write. Well, do you think any of those people have considered turning those short stories into short films? All of the film festivals, regional and national, are full of short films that are crafted just to make a point. Here are some tips and formating techniques that you can use to come up with your very own short screenplay and make it into an actual film.