The Worldwide Short Film Festival is fast becoming one of the world's premier short film festivals, presenting the finest short films from around the world and attracting buyers and distributors. Highlights of this year's event include: a Spotlight on Mexico; Classic Silent Shorts; Animators Perspective program; Midnight Mania, Celebrity Shorts, Award-Winners from around the world; More than $40,000 in cash and prizes; and Short Films, BIG IDEAS: A Symposium on the Art and Commerce of Short Filmmaking. The event is accredited by the Academy Awards. For more information, visit www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com.