See the results of this year's annual filmmaker competition hosted by The Grand Cinema at the 253-Second Short Film Viewing Party <http://www.grandcinema.com/events/253-second-short-film-viewing-party/> . Teams were given 4 criteria and 72 hours to create a film lasting 253 seconds. The top two films will win $500 each, with additional prizes for best films and for audience members. Support local filmmakers and be the first to watch the premiere of these short films on Friday, May 15th. Each film lasts no longer than 253 seconds and includes four similar criteria (a children's toy, the line of dialogue "I'm not saying yours isn't good," time travel, and something written in a foreign language). Search the hashtag #253seconds on Twitter or Facebook for an inside look at the creative processes that culminated in the finished products. See what the Weekly Volcano <http://www.northwestmilitary.com/music-and-culture/movies/south-sound-cinem a/2015/05/253-second-short-film-festival/> and Post Defiance <http://postdefiance.com/30-films-in-the-253/> have to say about the event. Friday, May 15th at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets <https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/2253?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrM XQ%3D%3D> : $10 In Advance, $15 Day Of Darcy Nelson Director of Marketing and Communications 606 S. Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Ph: <tel:253.572.6062> 253.572.6062 <http://www.grandcinema.com/> website | <https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandTacoma?ref=hl> facebook | <mailto:darcy@grandcinema.com> email