Shorts screening from Women's Film Institute and workshop

http://reelwomen.org/2010/03/31/rw-presents-the-womens-film-institute-wfi-short-tour-workshop/

(A few docs in their line-up, as well as experimental docs. I guess check back on their website for exact time closer to the date. -dzm)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 24 & 25 — at the Picture Box Studio, 701 Tillery, Suite A-7, Austin 78702. Films by Women that Entertain, Inspire & Motivate. Women’s Film Institute (WFI) presents the WFI Shorts Tour. Out of 300 inspiring entries, 11 films were selected to be premiered. The diverse selection of shorts at the tour celebrates the exceptional contributions of women in the world of cinema and represents a convergence of films from around the globe, including the U.S., Italy, France and China. The tour includes an Academy Award winning short and a cross section of socially conscious films that will entertain, inspire and motivate audience-goers to take action. The films explore the search for self-discovery, the pain of love and loss, and the struggle to meet society’s expectations of beauty. As well as a range of current political and social topics–from the growing threat of climate change, to the plight of an orca whale forced to live in an aquarium, to education for undocumented immigrants. http://www.sfwfi.com