Probably my favorite thing about short films is that they cater well to those of us with shortened attention spans. Tonight begins the DC Shorts Film Festival, which runs until September 18th, and the Festival staff have an awesome film picker, so that you can make sure to catch the show you want to see, or find films that look interesting.
Tickets run $12 + fees for each showcase ahead of the event, and $25 + fees for each party, or you can get any of a number of packages, or a complete All Access pass for $125 + fees. If you buy on-site, each showcase is $15.