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  "id": "sparrowland-short-film-festival",
  "name": "Sparrowland Short Film Festival",
  "shortName": "SLSFF",
  "location": "Brisbane, QLD",
  "venue": "PIP Theatre",
  "summary": "Independent short film festival held at PIP Theatre in Milton, Brisbane, dedicated to unique, heartfelt short films up to 20 minutes. Accepts drama, comedy, horror, queer, animation, student, music video, and documentary works. No premiere requirements.",
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  "verifiedOn": "2026-11-08",
  "festival": {
    "text": "August",
    "startMonth": 8,
    "endMonth": 8,
    "startDate": "2027-08-06",
    "endDate": "2027-08-07"
  },
  "submissions": {
    "text": "Opens Aug · Closes late May",
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    "closeMonth": 5,
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    "deadline": "2027-05-31"
  },
  "platform": "FilmFreeway",
  "fees": {
    "text": "~$10–$30 AUD",
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  "tags": {
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  "updatedAt": "2026-11-08T12:34:33Z",
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/sparrowland-short-film-festival"
}