"Well that was odd" is likely how you'll respond to most of the programs in ResFest, a hipster-doofus festival of shorts, documentaries, panel discussions, and live music events. The visual talent behind the work in ResFest is undeniable -- mostly CG effects and gimmicky art design, it's all balls-to-the-wall gorgeous, every frame of it. The storytelling talent is ... eh ... a bit dodgy, though still stronger than what you'd find at your average film school. Some of the more gorgeous and compelling highlights include "Rehearsal," a clip from "Panique au Village," "Hitchcock: Pheonix Foundation," and "Overtime," which has been floating around the net for a while now with the word "Muppets" inserted, incorrectly, in its title. more ›

Even after a couple of small technical glitches delayed the Saturday night start a little bit, The San Francisco 3-Minute Film Festival still managed to go off without a hitch (which is good, because that Will Smith/Kevin James movie was terrible, and way over 3 minutes). more ›