BE FILM - THE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL announced today its lineup of short films in competition: 75 short films from 17 countries will screen in New York City from April 28th - May 3rd, 2008. Now in its fifth year, BEFILM THE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL -previously known as Tribeca Underground- focuses only on short films. With over 500 submissions from around the world the competition films are distinguished only by genre into live action (narrative, documentary, experimental), animation and viral/spec commercials. Routinely, first time and well established filmmakers screen side by side in an environment designed to support creativity. Focusing on the belief that "Shorter is Better" BEFILM THE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL takes place once a year in Manhattan. Consistently, it provides a cultural and entertaining forum while recognizing and honoring independent, emerging and established filmmakers. A panel of judges from the entertainment industry reviews the films and selects the winners.