SANTA MONICA, CA – Inspired by the long legacy of horror maven George A. Romero, and timed to the 40th anniversary of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, the short films of five budding filmmakers have been bestowed with the director’s own seal of approval. Following a nationwide contest launched earlier this year on MySpace timed to the theatrical release of DIARY OF THE DEAD – the fifth and latest installment to Romero’s highly successful and popular franchise – hundreds of aspiring auteurs submitted their original shorts to be judged by their online peers and ultimately Romero himself. After MySpace users voted for their top selections, Romero judged the final picks…