(From DCist contributor Cyndi Spain) DCist is heading to Artomatic to see DC Independent Film Festival’s 2004 shorts tonight. The screening begins with the chance to mingle with featured filmmakers and submit work for the 2005 showcase. Cocktails are available — presenting a great opportunity to combine Friday happy hour with artsy intellectualism. At 7:30 p.m., the screening begins with “Made in DC,” a compilation of the D.C.-area films. Subsequent DCIFF shorts include the…