S.A. Film Festival highlights

The four-day event showcases the works of independent filmmakers from around the world. Day and evening screenings are scheduled daily on two screens, with free workshops, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and live music taking place every day.

Admission costs $10 for daytime screenings, and $15 for evening screenings.

For a complete festival schedule, visit safilm.com.

Here are some highlights of the 2009 San Antonio Film Festival, running Thursday, June 25-Sunday, June 28 at the Instituto Cultural de México in Hemisfair Park:

Thursday, June 25

‘Lalo’ (New York)
Daniel Maldonado directed this comedic short about a New York City delivery worker who’s given one last assignment to save his job. 12 minutes. Screens between 2-5 p.m.

‘Cumbia Callera’ (Mexico)
In this drama by René Villarreal, three teenagers are caught up in a love triangle in Monterrey, Mexico. 94 minutes. Screens between 7-11 p.m.

Friday, June 26

‘The Other Side of Immigration’ (Austin)
This documentary by Roy Germano takes a look at immigration from the perspective of people staying behind in rural Mexico. 57 minutes. Screens between 2-5 p.m.