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  "name": "Multicultural Film Festival",
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  "summary": "Short films exploring multiculturalism, cultural diversity and social cohesion, with Victorian, national and international eligibility varying by award. Includes fiction, documentary, animation and music video. The 2026 program premiered at ACMI, tours Victoria and has an SBS On Demand season.",
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  "verifiedOn": "2026-11-09",
  "festival": {
    "text": "June premiere · Tour to Nov · Online season from Nov",
    "startMonth": 6,
    "endMonth": 11,
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  },
  "submissions": {
    "text": "Current entries closed · Next window TBC",
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  "platform": "FilmFreeway",
  "fees": {
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  "updatedAt": "2026-11-09T01:06:57Z",
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/multicultural-film-festival"
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