SF Indie presents new short film program Oct 4-7, 2012

San Francisco’s favorite presenter of independent film, SF IndieFest, is proud to be the only North American presenter of the shnit international short film festival.  Founded in 2003 in Bern, Switzerland, shnit is now presented simultaneously in ten cities on five continents: Bern, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Cape Town, Cologne, Lagos, San Francisco, San José, Singapore and Vienna. The international competition includes five award categories with cash prizes of $100,000. The 10th edition is a feast of cinematic treats. Nearly 200 carefully selected short films will be presented October 4, 6, 7, 2012 at San Francisco’s Victoria Theater, 2961 16th Street at Mission.

Each program is $10, $8 for students, and all proceeds benefit SF IndieFest, a 501c3 non-profit arts organization. Patrons under 21 are free (with ID, online RSVP recommended).  The full festival pass is $25.  Seating is limited so advance tickets/passes are recommended. Tickets are available at www.sfindie.com.