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ANU Film Festival
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07 August
6:00pm
Arc Cinema
FREE (Bookings essential)
Please note: this event is Unclassified 15+
The ANU Film Festival returns to Arc Cinema for its second year, connecting student filmmakers from all walks of life through a shared love of art and story. Whether you’re a a student looking to meet like-minded creatives or a local keen to support Canberra’s up-and-coming filmmakers, come along to see what can be achieved in just seven minutes on the big screen.
Presented by the ANU Art School Collective, the ANU Film Festival is an inclusive short film competition welcoming submissions from ANU and University of Canberra students. Anything goes, from psychological thrillers to surrealist music videos.
Artwork credit: Anita Pollard
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