Since 2010, The Grand Cinema has been taking advantage of the simultaneously obvious and genius concept of taking Filmmaker Magazine's yearly list and turning it into a film festival celebrating rising talent. Actors, writers, directors, animators and other facets of filmmaking are honored by the magazine, and then in turn are celebrated during the five-day festival at The Grand Cinema. Frequently, the honorees in question show up to introduce their films and participate in Q & A's. It's a must-see event for anyone fascinated by the continuing evolution of the art of film.

Read Rev. Adam McKinney's full feature on the 25 New Faces in Independent Film in the music and Culture section.

25 NEW FACES OF INDEPENDENT FILM, Friday, Aug. 15-Wednesday, Aug. 20, Open Night Mixer 9:30 p.m. Aug. 15 (no cover), Roundtable Discussion 6 p.m. Aug. 18, The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, $5-$9.50, grandcinema.com