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  "name": "Melbourne Nocturnal Film Festival",
  "shortName": "MNFF",
  "location": "Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC",
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  "summary": "Australian-made narrative, documentary, animated and experimental shorts with an offbeat emphasis. Films must be strictly under 30 minutes. Premiere status is preferred but not required, and First Nations filmmakers can request a fee waiver.",
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  "festival": {
    "text": "1–2 May 2027",
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    "endDate": "2027-05-02"
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/melbourne-nocturnal-film-festival"
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