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Organizers with the Chattanooga Film Festival officially launched the event’s website today and will now begin taking short and feature-length film submissions.

According to a release from organizers this morning, the team will choose films by local and regional filmmakers with the goal of providing the “strongest films that showcase the culture of our region and provide the filmmaker with the exposure he or she deserves.”

The deadline for entry will be March 5.

Students are invited to submit films for a reduced cost with valid student identification.

Click here for submission guidelines.

Chris Dortch is the festival director. He is looking forward to the film submissions.

“The festival team is extremely excited to get the submissions process opened up,” he said. “We look forward to pouring over every single film we receive.”

Additionally, Mara Tasker, director of programming, highlighted the importance of local and regional films.

“Discovering the next generation of talent is a key pillar of the event,” she said. “This festival is designed to showcase filmmakers at every level.”

After months of speculation, the Chattanooga Film Festival was announced in late December.

Backed by the Lyndhurst Foundation and with partnerships from the Hunter Museum of American Art, WayPaver, Mise En Scenesters and other businesses, the festival will span four days-April 3-6.

The majority of the festival will be held at the Carmike Majestic Cinemas.

Click here to read a previous Nooga.com article about the event.