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United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The CINETIME Film Festival is a film showcase associated with Chandler International Film Festival in Chandler, Arizona, and its programming extends beyond the theater through monthly broadcasts on local television. It is notable for helping bring independent films to a wider community audience, with selections ranging from short films to feature-length works. Its significance lies in its hybrid exhibition model, which gives filmmakers local broadcast exposure alongside festival screenings, expanding reach in a regional U.S. festival context.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2023
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