Get A Taste of Shnit at the Alexander Upstairs

The Cape Town chapter of the shnit International Shortfilmfestival is teaming up with the Alexander Bar to bring film lovers a taste of what Playground Cape Town has to offer the world before the full-blown festival in October. The shnit International Shortfilmfestival is a premier platform for the exhibition and promotion of short films.

Once upon-a-time, the shnit International Shortfilmfestival was safely confined within the Swiss borders. It has since become an exceptional event with a unique concept: a transnational film festival simultaneously taking place in eight cities on five continents worldwide, dedicated to celebrating and sharing with audiences the exciting world of short film.

Tthe shnit International Shortfilmfestival embraces diversity, originality and exchange between creators and an ever-growing audience across the globe. One of the aims of this unique festival is to increase the awareness of short filmmaking by creating multiple platforms high-quality short films. With its cinematic treats, the popular festival fascinates more than 37 500 visitors worldwide. Today, it is one of the leading short film festivals in the world.

To get a taste of shnit, visit the Alexander Upstairs on 16 April. Tickets are available from the Alexander Bar's website. For telephone enquiries, call 021 300 1652. The Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre is situated at 76 Strand Street in the Cape Town city centre and can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.