Short Film News (SFN) - Tribeca Film Festival announced 46 short films have been selected for participation to be presented in six thematic programs.

Among the highlights is a short narrative written and directed by Tom Everett Scott, as well as a documentary narrated by Richard Gere. Directors making return visits to the Festival include Jason DaSilva, Brian Durnin, Paula Gaitan, Ken Jacobs and Mark Street.

"The films in this year's program represent a strong showcase in the craft of short filmmaking. It's exciting that as digital content platforms continue to emerge, short films are accessible to, and being watched by an increasingly larger audience." said Maggie Kim, Tribeca Film Festival shorts programmer.

The 46 works in the 2009 short film line-up will compete for Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short and Student Visionary Award.

Tribeca Film Festival will be held April 22 – May 3 in New York. For full list of short films visit: www.tribecafilm.com