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Carrboro, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Martini Shot Film Series is a bi-monthly screening series in Carrboro, North Carolina, devoted to international short films shown in a live-audience setting at Lanza’s Café. It is notable for its small, curated blocks of short films, audience-choice award, and emphasis on connecting local filmmakers with film students, writers, producers, and other industry professionals in the North Carolina Triangle area. [1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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