The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen is internationally known as the pre-eminent festival celebrating the spectrum of possibilities provided by the short film form. Each year, drawing from hundreds of submissions and the viewing of thousands of films, the Festival presents an array of documentaries, animation, short narratives and experimental works. In addition to the annual International and German Competitions, represented here tonight and Friday, February 25, the Festival yearly presents symposia that focus on topical issues; in 1993 seven programs explored "Confrontation of Cultures." Tonight we feature a selection of recent German films and videos: Sleepy Haven (Matthias Mü;ller, 1993, 15 mins). Costalero (Katharina Gro!szlig;mann, 1992, 15 mins, B&W). On the Beach of Merkala (Am Strand von Merkala, Frieder Schlaich, 1993, 30 mins, 35mm). Pink Noise (Rea Pihlasviita/Kimmo Koskela, 1992, 29 mins, 3/4" video). Amigo Automatic (Detlef Bolle Bollmann, 3 mins, 35mm). This Is the House That Jack Built (Das ist das Haus vom Nikolaus, Lutz Garmsen, 1992, 11 mins, B&W, 35mm). Power Station (Kraftwerk, Ralf Kukula, 1992, 10 mins, 35mm). James System Is on Holiday (James System Macht Urlaub, Andreas Rogenhagen, 1992, 1 min). A Concert for Millions (Konzert fü;r Millionen, Dora Litwin, 1992, 5 mins).