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Oneonta, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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The Made By New York Women Film Festival is a free, women-centered showcase in Oneonta organized by Film Otsego to highlight films made by New York women or by filmmakers who shot their work in New York. It is notable as one of the few festivals specifically focused on women filmmakers connected to New York State, and it screens comedy, drama, documentary, short, feature, and student work, making it a regional platform for women’s voices in independent film.[1][3][5]
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2024
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3.8/ 5
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