The Grand Cinema's annual Filmmaker Competition <http://www.grandcinema.com/253-short-film-competition/> is just around the corner! 31 teams have 72 hours to create a short film lasting no longer than 253 seconds starting on Thursday, April 21 at the kick-off event in The Grand's lower lobby. There are only a few spaces left, and registration is available exclusively at the box office of The Grand at 606 S. Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402. Registration is $40 per team offers teams four tickets to the screening party plus chances to win several cash prizes. All completed films will screen at the 253 Short Film Party <http://www.grandcinema.com/253-short-film-party/> to compete for the $500 Jury Award and Audience Choice Award and the opportunity to screen their work at the Northwest Film Forum's Local Sightings Film Festival. Individual filmmakers, actors, and stylists are also encouraged to join us at the challenge kick off on April 21 to network and see if teams need additional support in their various roles of expertise. See photos from last year <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155669358650226.1073741850.1030 86135225&type=3> 's 253 Short Film Party here, and find more details about this year's competition online <http://www.grandcinema.com/253-short-film-competition/> . Participate for your chance to be Tacoma Famous! 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus