The Grand Cinema is proud to present the 3rd Annual Tacoma Film Festival from October 2 - 9! The event was founded two years ago on the idea that new, local and emerging filmmakers should be given the opportunity to have their work, of all genres, shown before an audience. We are happy to be able to present a wide range of such movies for Tacoma to see, most for the first time ever. Over fifty films, ranging in length from two minutes to two hours, will be screened at the Grand, as well as the Tacoma Art Museum, First United Methodist Church of Tacoma, and Tacoma’s School of the Arts during the week-long festival. Many filmmakers will be in attendance, so watch for those opportunities to interact with the moviemakers themselves. The Festival as a whole aims to sustain the cultural and artistic vitality of the Puget Sound region, recognizing local and independent film talent. Earlier this summer, the Grand turned to the South Sound artistic community to design a poster for our upcoming film festival, and is proud to recognize the work of a local artist, Laurie Davenport, to represent the 3rd Annual Tacoma Film Festival. We invite you to share in the fun in downtown Tacoma throughout the festival, and join us in celebrating the immense artistic talent that has already emerged. The opening night reception includes a catered, fun pre-film social event followed by special film selections for Opening Night screenings at the First United Methodist Church of Tacoma. All accepted films will then be presented at least once during the Festival week. The entire event will conclude with the Closing Night Award Ceremony at the Temple Ball Room at the Landmark Convention Center, featuring live music from Pearl Django.

Tickets are available at The Grand Cinema starting September 26.

For a complete list of movies and showtimes, visit: http://tacoma.bside.com/2008/

 
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