Yes, believe it or not, this year marks the 10^th Annual Alibi Short Film Fiesta. For an entire decade, the Alibi has labored to present a showcase for homegrown independent filmmakers and to show off that talent to local film-loving audiences.

Saturday, Oct. 16 (3, 6, 9 p.m.)

Total run time of program: 101 minutes

“Date 1.0”

Directed by: Ryan Denmark

Length: 13 minutes

In this sci-fi/romance/comedy, two mad scientists engage in a bizarre form of flirting: engaging in a high-tech competition to see who can build the most heartbreaking dating simulation robot.

“Allison”

Directed by Jeff Drew

Length: 7 minutes

This unique blend of live-action and stop motion animation tells the sad tale of a man and his loving relationship with the perfect woman, who just happens to be a 12-inch fashion doll.

“Raven Tales”

Directed by Chris Kientz & Simon Jones