From Wednesday 8th October to Sunday 12th October, catch the best shortfilms in a back to back marathon across Cape Town.
Shnit International Shortfilmfestival has had the objective to promote
short films as an independent art form of film and to present them to an
ever broader audience.
Every year at the beginning of October, shnit International
Shortfilmfestival simultaneously flickers across the screens in
different PLAYGROUNDS on five continents. Thus, shnit is committed to
internationality regarding both its program and the eight festival
cities around the world. Bern is the most important PLAYGROUND since the
festival was founded there. The other international PLAYGROUNDS are
Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Cape Town, Kyoto, Moscow and San José.
Thanks to this worldwide structure, shnit makes an important
contribution to the international establishment of short films and
promotes the dialogue between the audience and the filmmakers from all
over the world.
PROGRAMME FOR THE 2014 SHNIT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Films will be shown in 100-minute blocks, and each block fits into one of the five categories below. Click here to view the
full Shnit programme.
- In Competition: this category is made up of the 64
shorts vying for the Flaming Faun trophy as well as the nine locally
made shorts that are competing for the Made in SA trophy. For the first
time ever, the audience will have a say in the latter competition.
- A Real Treat: this category is made up of a mix of audience favourites, from the heart-warming and disturbing to the naughty and poignant.
- For Special Interest: this category is made up of
shorts that would appeal to niche interest groups, like those who love
anime, documentaries and experimental works.
- Out of Curiosity: this category is made up of
pieces meant to broaden horizons. Historically, it’s comprised of mostly
original South African showcase work, and this year 18
out-of-competition Mzansi pieces are included on the bill.
- At the Peak: this category is made up of festival highlights.
SHNIT TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON AT THE FESTIVAL
The Made in SA Blocks (see programme for times/dates): Comprised
of two 100-minute blocks showcasing the nine painstakingly selected
South African-made films vying for the crown, this portion of the
festival gives the audience a chance to weigh in on the best of the
best. On the final night of the festival, one film will receive the
first ever audience award and another will come away with the South
African jury’s top honour.
Tickets: R40p/p from the venue
The Kaapse Bobotie Blocks (See programme for times/dates): This
lekker line-up of 18 films screens across three 100-minute blocks in
both Cape Town and Stellenbosch to give Mother City audiences a taste of
the best and spiciest local out-of-competition shorts.
Tickets: R40p/p from the venue
Closing Night Ceremony (12 October, 7pm – The Labia): The
big shebang! This final evening of programming culminates in the
much-anticipated award ceremony, at which the South African directors
jury will be pick a Made in SA winner and the audience will choose the
Real Time competition champion. This latter challenge gives three
filmmakers 72 hours to put together a short during the festival – the
films will be screened at the ceremony.
Tickets: R40p/p from the Labia
Shnit After Party (12 October, 2pm - Colorbox Studios on Paarden Eiland):
Shnit’s teamed up with the folks behind Just Another Sunny Sundae and
It’s a Textile to bid farewell to 2014’s festival with a brilliant
Sunday mash-up. The afternoon-to-evening jol brings together the best of
fashion, food and funky tunes in an industrial chic creative space in
Paarden Eiland. Not to mention, songstress Nonku Phiri, who’s best known
for her ‘Ghetto Tech’ collaboration with Crazy White Boy, celebrates
her birthday with an evening live set and a late night DJ set. Shnit
hits the party from 10pm after the closing awards ceremony.
Tickets: R50p/p at the door or FREE with a Shnit festival pass
TICKETS FOR THE 2014 SHNIT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Tickets for the short film festival are available at all the venues
and cost R40p/p unless otherwise advertised. Shnit addicts can get a
weekend festival pass for R180p/p. The passes are non-transferable.
