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LAist Giveaway: February RES Screening

LAist and our friends at RES Magazine are giving away two pairs of tickets to the February RES Screening at the Egyptian Theatre.
This month's screening happens Tuesday, February 28th at 8 PM and features new short films from Pleix, Tronic and Jonnie Ross as well as new music videos, including Colder, The Go! Team and more.
As always, once you enjoy the filmed entertainment, kick off your shoes at the afterparty with DJ Kiino Villand and special guests.
To enter for your chance at a pair of tickets, fill out the form below:
Fine Print: Affiliates of LAist (and any other -ist sites), RES Magazine and the American Cinematheque are not eligible to enter. Entries received by 6 PM PST on Sunday, February 26th are eligible to win. Contest is open to Southern California residents, age 18 and older. The winner will be notified via e-mail.
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