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  "id": "australia-independent-film-festival",
  "name": "Australia Independent Film Festival",
  "shortName": "AIFF",
  "location": "Brisbane, QLD",
  "venue": "Palace Cinemas James Street",
  "summary": "Brisbane-based celebration of exceptional independent cinema from Queensland, Australia, and internationally. Features narrative shorts, documentaries, student films, and screenplays with no strict premiere restrictions.",
  "websiteUrl": "https://www.ausindefest.com/",
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  "sources": [
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  ],
  "verifiedOn": "2026-11-08",
  "festival": {
    "text": "February",
    "startMonth": 2,
    "endMonth": 2,
    "startDate": "2027-02-12",
    "endDate": "2027-02-13"
  },
  "submissions": {
    "text": "Opens Feb · Closes mid-Sep",
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    "closeMonth": 9,
    "closeDay": 18,
    "deadline": null
  },
  "platform": "FilmFreeway",
  "fees": {
    "text": "~$25–$50 AUD depending on category",
    "min": 25,
    "max": 50,
    "currency": "AUD"
  },
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  "tags": {
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      "short"
    ],
    "state": [
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    ],
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      "documentary",
      "animation",
      "screenplay"
    ],
    "focus": [
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    ],
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    ],
    "premiere": [
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    ],
    "cost": [
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  "updatedAt": "2026-11-08T08:08:12Z",
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  "submissionStatus": {
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    "closeExact": true,
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    "closingSoon": false
  },
  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/australia-independent-film-festival"
}