The Grand Cinema is now accepting submissions for its first annual Tacoma New Talent Film Festival Oct. 6-12, 2006. According to a new release, the Grand states its theme:

• The TNT Film Festival is founded on the idea that new and emerging filmmakers should be given the opportunity to have their work shown before an audience. The spirit behind the festival is that by appreciating new talent as it unfolds, we are anticipating the future of film.

They are accepting works in the following categories: Feature Fiction and Documentary, Short Fiction and Documentary.
They encourage local filmmakers to apply, as there will be a Best Local Film prize.
Deadlines: Aug. 15, Early Submission is July 15.
For more information, check out their Web site, or contact Shawn Sylvian.  â€" Ron Swarner