On Saturday, Nov 26, a variety of short films made by local talent will hit the big screen at the Sunset Hill Community Club for its Third Annual Ballard Film Nite.

The evening will be packed with works by local film makers, some as young as nine years old.

The event will feature shorts by students from Adams School, Whitman Middle School, Ballard High School, Reel Grrls, and Center High School.

Some of the youngest filmmakers are from the Reel Grrls productions. Reel Grrls is an organization that empowers young women, ages 9 to 19, to realize their power, talent and influence through media production. Their films this years surround the subjects of corporate media, an evil toaster, gender norms, feminism, and bicycling safety.

Adams School will be showcasing a film about Penny Harvest titled "Abe Helps Out", and there will be a series of Public Service Announcements made by Whitman Middle School.

Ballard High School's much-celebrated Video Production Program will be featuring some of its award=winning film including a special screening of short films by Ballard Alum, Justin Amorratanasuchad, who passed away earlier this year. Amorratanasuchad's family will give a brief presentation about the scholarship in his memory.

Ballard Film Nite will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th St. $5 donation.