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Just a quick note to let film enthusiasts know that the Late Night Shorts screening at the Tacoma Film Festival sold out.

I suggest you grab your tickets for Opening Night now, which is Thursday, Oct. 1 at Annie Wright. Tickets are $15 for Grand Cinema member, $17 for nonmembers. Jonz Catering will provide the eats.

Here are the two films screening opening night:

After You
Directed by David Kellman
Comedy (3 min) â€" NW Film, filmmaker in attendance
Amidst her attempts to leave her ex-boyfriend behind, a young woman overlooks the one remaining link they share. This hilarious short was made right here in Tacoma.

Lovers in a Dangerous Time
Directed by May Charters and Mark Hug
Drama (101 min) â€" NW Film, filmmakers in attendance
Childhood friends Tom and Allison reunite at a high school reunion and begin a childish romance out of a desire to go back to their youth. However, the arrangement becomes problematic when the couple is hit by the harsh realities of adulthood. This film won the Maverick Award for best feature film, as well as the jury prize for Best Canadian Feature Film at the Okanagan Film Festival.

This year the festival staff and volunteers screened more than 320 film submittals and accepted 132 movies.  These films ranged from one minute to over two hours. The Tacoma Film Festival program guide is at your favorite hangout. Pick one up and start planning.

For more information on tickets and the festival, check out the TFF Web page.