film events

The Best of Seattle Shorts Film Festival Presenting the top 10 short films from the festival’s past four years. Directors Misha Jakupcak (“The Hero Pose”) and Kendra Ann Sherrill (“Serenade”) will attend. Today, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/adults, $10/students. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Plant This Movie” Narrated by Daryl Hannah, “Plant This Movie” explores the spirit of urban farming around the world, from cities as diverse as Havana, Shanghai, Calcutta, Addis Ababa, London and Lima. In the United States, the story focuses on New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles and Portland. Part of the Food for Thought Film Series. Monday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/general, $4/students. (208) 882-8537.

SFCC International Film Festival “Ip Man,” a semi-biographical account of Yip Man, who was Bruce Lee’s martial arts instructor. The film takes place during the Second Sino Japanese War (1931) and follows Yip Man from Hong Kong to his eventual escape to Shanghai. Rated R. For more information, visit www.spokanefalls.edu/College/ Diversity/FilmFestival.aspx. Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 533-3472.

Spokane Film Society Watch films, meet people and talk about ideas as they relate to film. Drink and food specials. Thursday, 9 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.