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  "name": "Far South Film Festival",
  "shortName": "FSFF",
  "location": "Merimbula, NSW",
  "venue": "The Twyford",
  "summary": "Regional NSW festival showcasing films by regional and remote Australian filmmakers (at least two key creatives must reside in regional/remote Australia). Features short films under 40 minutes and features up to 90 minutes.",
  "websiteUrl": "https://www.farsouthfilmfestival.com/",
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  "sources": [
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    "https://filmfreeway.com/farsouthfilmfestival"
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  "verifiedOn": "2026-11-08",
  "festival": {
    "text": "August",
    "startMonth": 8,
    "endMonth": 8,
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null
  },
  "submissions": {
    "text": "Opens Mar · Closes late May",
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    "closeMonth": 5,
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    "deadline": null
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  "platform": "FilmFreeway",
  "fees": {
    "text": "~$25–$45 AUD",
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    "currency": "AUD"
  },
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  "tags": {
    "category": [
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    "state": [
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    "format": [
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      "documentary"
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    "focus": [
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    "recognition": [
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    "premiere": [
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    ],
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  "updatedAt": "2026-11-08T08:08:12Z",
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  "submissionStatus": {
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    "closingSoon": false
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/far-south-film-festival"
}