"We'd Appreciate Your Input"

Word is that the winning poster for the Tacoma Film Festival had nothing to do with the input that was so greatly appreciated by those running the festival. Despite the audience choice of one Dawn Fortner, the prize ultimately went to the winner seen on the Grand's homepage. Of course, it did say appreciate the input and not viewer's choice will win. But, it still rings true to a time at my high school when an award like "best senior" was voted and nominated by the student body and somehow a girl ended up on stage who no one recalls voting for let alone nominating BUT she had really good connections and loads of money. Of course, in this instance, I'm sure the winning poster was at least nominated and voted for significantly...well I hope at least.

So, the question is, what about Fortner's poster wasn't liked by the director?

Or rather what about the winning poster propelled the director to disregard the appreciated viewer's input?

as always, take it with a grain of salt.

What's driving them away?

This local school has seen a significant drop in an upper class enrollment due to a teacher who takes the idea of hands on learning a little too literally. Not only are students leaving over the lack of disciplinary action, but it's got some employees ready to hit the road, too.

As always, take it with a grain of salt.