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  "name": "Darwin International Film Festival",
  "shortName": "DIFF",
  "location": "Darwin, NT",
  "venue": "Deckchair Cinema",
  "summary": "Iconic outdoor cinema festival held at the waterfront Deckchair Cinema in Darwin. Features international, Australian, and Southeast Asian cinema; selected shorts receive a $100 screening fee.",
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  "festival": {
    "text": "September",
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    "endMonth": 9,
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    "endDate": "2027-09-19"
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  "tags": {
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/darwin-international-film-festival"
}