ASTORIA — Shorty Shorts, an annual Portland queer film festival featuring the works of independent filmmakers, is coming to Astoria for the second year in a row.

Get in line at the Columbian Theater, 1102 Marine Drive, Saturday, April 18. Tickets are $6, and doors open at 10 p.m. The event is 21 and over only and is intended for a mature audience.

Shorty Shorts was dreamed up about five years ago, the idea being that anyone could make a short, 10-minute-or-less film and have it shown on the big screen. Regardless of whether a filmmaker uses an HD camera or a simple cell phone, Shorty Shorts wants everyone to have the opportunity to show their work and ideas.

This year’s one-night Astoria festival features a slew of different genres, including comedy, drama, horror, music, romance, documentary, spoof, satire, animation and action. Shorty Shorts will make you laugh, think and maybe cry. Keep your eyes out for some local talent.

Gula Delgatto will host the show, along with special guest Shitney Houston. Grab cocktails with the drag queens after the festival at the Voodoo Lounge.

For more information, visit www.shortyshortsfilmfest.com