Sydney Film Festival
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Near Far Film Festival
Dayboro, Australia · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Dayboro, Australia
32
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Overview
The Near Far Film Festival is a hometown festival founded in Dayboro, north-west of Brisbane, by filmmaker Travis Vetier to bring cinematic arts to the local community and showcase work from creators around the world.[1] It is notable as a regional festival with an outward-looking curatorial aim, connecting a small Australian town to broader independent film culture.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
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Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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