The NewStrand Film Festival held in a historic downtown theatre will feature three days of independent films, with Sunday highlighting children’s films. This small Iowa festival offers independent filmmakers the opportunity to get involved with their audiences and won’t have the hassles of larger festivals. For further information www.newstrandfilmfestival.org, [email protected]. Submissions accepted through February 14, 2008. Festival May 2-4, 2008, historic downtown West Liberty.