[image: Logo with NEW 2021 dates.png] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: Emily Nakada-Alm, Emily@destinycityfilmfestival.com July 9, 2020 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE 8th ANNUAL DESTINY CITY FILM FESTIVAL AND SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION TACOMA, WA – Announcing the 8th annual Destiny City Film Festival, scheduled to take place February 26 – 28, 2021. DCFF is a homegrown, true-Tacoma community event, inspired by our city’s nickname – The City of Destiny – and is built to showcase the best independent films from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. DCFF is Tacoma’s premiere celebration of cinematic storytelling dedicated to building an engaged community through shared experience. DCFF alumni films have gone on to distribution deals, Academy Award nominations, enormous success at festivals around the world, and awards in a variety of categories. This three-day fest is organized by people who believe at the heart of every great movie is a great story, one that is destined to invigorate an audience through the art of film. Building off the undeniable success of the festival’s first seven years, we can’t wait to share even more top-quality film programming, panel discussions, and a celebration of cinematic storytelling through Tacoma’s only short screenplay competition. DCFF was created to enhance support for local independent filmmakers and to showcase the thriving talent of the global independent cinematic collective. Our mission is to use the power of vibrant cinematic storytelling to curate an engaged community audience for independent film. When we share our stories with one another, we build shared understanding and develop a more connected, powerful and thoughtful community. DCFF is proud to be a part of this process. Our call for submissions is now open and we’re staying true to our roots and passion for great stories by inviting Pierce County filmmakers and screenwriters, along with DCFF alumni to submit short screenplays and films for free! Plus, we’re offering discounts for Film School students and Washington state residents. Visit DestinyCityFilmFestival.com <http://www.destinycityfilmfestival.com/> to submit your film or screenplay, and to learn more about the festival. Connect with us at Facebook.com/DestinyCityFF <http://facebook.com/DestinyCityFF> and on Twitter @DestinyCityFF.