shnit International Shortfilmfestival screens in Cape Town

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Two hundred films screen simultaneously in eight cities over one universal weekend at the shnit International Shorfilmfestival in October.

This year Kyoto, Bangkok and New York join existing hosts Cape Town, Bern, Cairo, Buenos Aires and San Jose in a worldwide celebration of the art of the short film.

With a record 6,700 entries from 141 countries, shnit is one of the world s highest profile short film festivals and this years 200-plus film programme is one of its most diverse and impressive festival line-ups.

The local focus is central to Cape Town s festival and the best in South African shorts take centre stage every night. shnit stretches local content to capacity in 2013 with a record number of entries and screenings.

The Made in South Africa award category has grown to 21 films over three programme blocks and the crowd-favourite local showcase Kaapse Bobotie is bigger than ever, with 19 additional films ensuring that shnit in Cape Town has a truly local flavour.

South African filmmakers are in attendance each night and will provide insight into their work, allowing for engagement on a deeper level.

The festival culminates in the shnit-OPEN international competition, in which 64 films compete for the coveted Flaming Faun trophy in five categories and prize money of more than R1m.

shnit is made possible by the support of the National Film and Video Foundation and the Cape Film Commission as well as venue, industry, media and service partners.

Tickets are available directly from venues and all shows cost R30 unless otherwise advertised.

Visit www.shnit.org or email capetown@shnit.org for more information.

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