There are a lot of film festivals underway this weekend -- and we're going to most of them! So, stay tuned all next week for SFist reports from the trenches, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be out there seeing some of these movies for yourself. Before we get to our picks from these fests, here's some news (remember: you heard it first on SFist) from our pals at IndieFest:

IndieFest is opening a year round gallery/live theater/movie house/event space. We open on Thursday December 1st with the return of Re-Animator for a two week run. We'll be showing movies, presenting plays and art shows, fashion shows, live music, you name it. If it's indie, underground, alternative it'll have a home at IndieLoft. There are a bunch of great alternative venues in San Francisco and we hope this space will compliment them and keep alt-arts thriving in SF.... the space is 3000 sq/ft with 12 ft ceilings near Mission and 17th. We'll be able to seat 120-150. We're looking for theater companies now to fill our calendar starting in January. We're available for film festivals, private screenings, and private events.

We're thrilled as all hell because we think that the city wants and needs a venue like this, and the IndieFest folks are the best ones for the job. Congratulations, y'all! You can contact them at info AT sfindie.com.

Women in Love, screening tonight as part of the Film Arts Festival.

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