The Covid-19 pandemic has created new avenues for adaptation in the field of education. Traditional classroom-based learning has shifted to technology-intensive virtual learning during these challenging times, allowing face-to-face interactions to continue despite physical separation. However, virtual learning comes with its own set of challenges. For higher education, especially catering to adult learners preparing to enter the workforce, virtual learning must be effective and efficient in shaping students' skills. This developmental study focuses on the development of learning media, specifically short films The research, framed as a developmental study, targets fourth-semester students enrolled in the Economics Education program, currently taking a microeconomics course. The findings indicate that short film-based learning media is relevant for higher education, fostering in-depth understanding, creativity, and collaboration among students.
Keywords: Economic Learning Media, Short Story Films, Higher Education.