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Film Fest: Time to Get Reel The Chattanooga Film Festival is a hot topic among both spectators and filmmakers. Scripts have been revised, shots redone, sets assembled and now, the wait is finally over. The official Chattanooga Film Fest website has been launched and is now accepting submissions of short and feature films from now until March 5. Regional and local film enthusiasts will compete for premiere showings at this year’s festival. To the delight of student filmmakers, the submission fee will be lowered if proof of valid student identification can be provided. “This festival is designed to showcase filmmakers at every level,” said Mara Tasker, director of programming. “Discovering the next generation of talent is a key pillar of the event.”
Feature films, short films, student feature films and student short films will all be considered for proper presentation and exposure. Each budding artist will get the opportunity to showcase his or her talent for the festival audiences. “The festival team is extremely excited to get the submissions process opened up. We look forward to poring over every single film we receive,” said Chris Dortch, festival director. The highly anticipated festival will take place over four days, with films being highlighted Apr. 3-6 at the Carmike Majestic Theater in downtown Chattanooga. Submissions can be made at chattanoogafilmfest.com. All ticket, event and guideline information is also listed at the site. — Leith Tigges
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FOOD FOR ST. JUDE
COVERING THE COUNTRY
ENOUGH OF WINTER!
TerraMae Appalachian Bistro Anniversary
Front Porch Junkies
Groundhog Day Pre-Party
• With a name like Front Porch Junkies, you have to expect two things: they're going to play solid country music, and they're not going to wear hipster clothing. 8:30 p.m. • Jack A’s Chop Shop Saloon, 742 Ashland Ter. (423) 710-8739, jackaschopshopsaloon.com
• Considering the type of weather we've had this past week, we're pretty confident most people are wanting Chattanooga Chuck to just deal with his shadow. 9:30 a.m. • Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. (423) 402-9960, tnaqua.org
ACOUSTIC ATTITUDE Chattanooga Unplugged • Singer/songwriters Jordan Hallquist, Amber Fults, and Ryan Oyer set aside the amplified instruments for a night and let their songs shine forth in pure acoustic bliss. 9 p.m. • Rhythm & Brews, 221 Market St. (423) 267-4644, rhythm-brews.com
YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? Amateur Night • Have your friends ever told you you're funny and ought to be on stage? Well, here's your chance to find out if you have what it takes to make a room full of people laugh. Just hope that no one goes full Joe Pesci on you. 9:30 p.m. • Vaudeville Café, 138 Market St. (423) 517-1839, funnydinner.com
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THU1.30 • One of the most inventive restauants in town celebrates their anniversary with a benefit for St. Jude. Come hungry, leave satisifed, and all for a very good cause. 6 p.m. • TerraMae Appalachian Bistro, 122 E. 10th St. (423) 710-2925, terramaechattanooga.com
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MUSIC & FILM Monomath • Mise En Scenesters combine film and music once again, with Monomath taking the stage after a screening of one of the oddest and most fascinating films of the '70s: Giulio Paradisi’s nutty and wonderful 1979 flick "The Visitor". 8:30 p.m. • Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. (423) 624-5347, barkinglegs.org mesfilmclub.com
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