The 9th Annual Los Angeles International Short Film Festival returns to the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood September 6-13, 2005. LA SHORTS FEST is the largest short film festival in the world, screening 600 films of every category from 28 different countries. This year the Festival also includes Spotlight on LA Filmmaker Showcase, informative panel discussions, Wet & Wild Parties, High School Students Run Amuck Day and concluding with the precious Shorty Awards. LA Shorts Fest is one of the few festivals accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. In past years, 20 participants have earned Academy Award nominations, with 6 filmmakers actually taking home the Oscar. Last year, the festival drew more than 10,000 moviegoers and filmmakers. Along with creating a forum for young filmmakers just beginning their careers, we have also honored some of Hollywood’s legends of the past: Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Robert Wise; along with actors Martin Landau, James Woods, Gary Oldman and directors Tim Burton and Bryan Singer. Do not miss the Best of LA Shorts Fest award winning films screening September 14-16 only at the ArcLight. For further information visit www.lashortsfest.com 323.851.9100