Yes, it's that time again: The Grand Cinema's 72-Hour Film Competition enters its 10th year. Its evolution over the years has seen it rise from humble, let's-put-on-a-show beginnings into a genuine behemoth. What started as 11 teams gathering at The Grand has ballooned into a totally legit happening. Every year some 25 to 30 (26 this year) teams of filmmakers collectively spill out of the woodwork to be met with the challenge of creating a five-minute film in three days. As if that weren't enough of a task, they are also required to somehow fit in a designated line of dialogue, a prop, staging, and an action: "I love it when you do that," Duct Tape, a product placement and a countdown, respectively, are this year's requirements.

Then they all get together at the Urban Grace Church to watch their creations - a change from the viewing party's long history at the Rialto Theater. Because Urban Grace is just that cool, audience members may bring food into the viewing area.

Watching all three hours of the event is to witness the thrill of victory as well as the agony of defeat. Expect shocks, laughs, maybe even a few tears shed. And of course, without fail, one or two zombies.

72 HOUR FILM COMPETITION VIEWING PARTY, 7 p.m., Friday, May 9, Urban Grace Church, 902 Market St., Tacoma, $10 advance, $15 door, grandcinema.com

Let's look at some past winning films ...