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  "id": "st-kilda-film-festival",
  "name": "St Kilda Film Festival",
  "shortName": "SKFF",
  "location": "St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC",
  "venue": "The Astor Theatre & Alex Theatre",
  "summary": "Australia's longest-running short film festival, produced by the City of Port Phillip and accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscar® qualifying). Showcases Australia's Top Short Films competition. Victorian premiere required.",
  "websiteUrl": "https://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/",
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  "imageUrl": "https://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/media/gwwbtfes/2026-winner.jpg?width=1600&height=800&v=1dd03f613ecb120",
  "sources": [
    "https://filmfreeway.com/StKildaFilmFestival",
    "https://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/participate/submit-a-film"
  ],
  "verifiedOn": "2026-11-08",
  "festival": {
    "text": "June",
    "startMonth": 6,
    "endMonth": 6,
    "startDate": "2027-06-03",
    "endDate": "2027-06-13"
  },
  "submissions": {
    "text": "Opens Sep · Closes mid-Jan",
    "openMonth": 9,
    "closeMonth": 1,
    "closeDay": 15,
    "deadline": null
  },
  "platform": "FilmFreeway",
  "fees": {
    "text": "Top Shorts ~$35–$60 AUD · Free for Under the Radar (youth)",
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    "currency": "AUD"
  },
  "maxRuntimeMinutes": 40,
  "tags": {
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      "short"
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    "state": [
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    ],
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      "documentary",
      "animation",
      "music-video"
    ],
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      "youth"
    ],
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      "aacta",
      "cash-prize"
    ],
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      "student"
    ],
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    ]
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-11-08T08:08:12Z",
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    "daysAway": 206,
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  },
  "submissionStatus": {
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    "closingSoon": false
  },
  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/st-kilda-film-festival"
}