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SUMMARY:Footprints On Water
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row el_id=”film”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#d7b624″ css=”.vc_custom_1687030901299{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”6177″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1687033912384{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/12″][vc_single_image image=”6178″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1687033957684{margin-top: 5px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#d7b624″ css=”.vc_custom_1687030917539{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687031019120{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”] \nOPENING FILM\nCANADIAN PREMIERE & FEATURE FILM DEBUT\n\nDirector: Nathalia Syam\nUnited Kingdom | 2023 | 108 min | drama | English\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1685730038854{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;border-top-width: 6px !important;border-right-width: 6px !important;border-bottom-width: 6px !important;border-left-width: 6px !important;padding-top: 3px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;border-left-color: #a87fdf !important;border-left-style: dotted !important;border-right-color: #a87fdf !important;border-right-style: dotted !important;border-top-color: #a87fdf !important;border-top-style: dotted !important;border-bottom-color: #a87fdf !important;border-bottom-style: dotted !important;border-radius: 35px !important;}”] \nDon’t miss your chance to meet director Nathalia Syam and the film’s star\, Adil Hussain! They will both be in attendance on Opening Night.\nA reception will take place at 5 pm\, and the screening will start at 6 pm.\nTICKETS >>>\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/_ZO7-56FQYk” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1687031278713{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”synopsis”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5463″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1684947479936{margin-top: -30px !important;}”] \nAway from the glitz and glam of Birmingham resides a community of illegal immigrants who are always in hiding\, leaving no proof of their existence\, not even their footprints. Among them is Raghu\, a small business owner who fled India after being mired in a financial scam\, amassing his meagre wages in the hopes of paying back his debt and returning home with dignity. Six years on\, Raghu now works for a fraudulent solicitor who makes money creating fake passports and visa appeals\, and who decides to reward his employee’s loyalty by finding a wealthy British groom for his daughter Meera. Raghu believes he has finally struck gold\, but after a heated argument\, Meera storms out of their home\, prompting her father to set out on a quest to find her\, all by himself\, without coming under the police radar. This quest will reveal a secret side of his daughter’s life and make him realize that his pursuit of materialistic riches has jeopardized his relationship with the people that matter the most to him. Now\, his only priority is to see Meera safe again. But is he too late?\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”bio”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#2ba0de”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5164″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1684948129071{margin-top: -30px !important;}”] \nNATALIA SYAM is a London-based filmmaker who emigrated from Kollam\, Kerala\, when she was 10. After completing her degree in Film Studies\, she worked as an assistant director for the British and South Indian film industries\, alternatively. As a seasoned film practitioner\, Nathalia now leads the BFI Film Academy for Resource Productions at Pinewood Studios and has curated and delivered several filmmaking masterclasses. She is the director of two short films\, Thaara (2016) and Lehenga (2018)\, the latter of which was nominated for the Best of British award at the BAFTA-qualifying Iris Prize Award in Cardiff. Footprints on Water is her feature film debut. It has already secured the Best Debut Film award at the 2022 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) as well as the Best Director (Celebrating Our Stories theme) and Best Actor awards at the 2023 UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF). “Being an immigrant myself\,” says Syam during an interview with Asian Culture Vulture\, “having watched Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… and all these films\, I thought it was going to be sports cars\, luxury houses\, but it wasn’t the case. And that was a bit of a culture shock for me. For me\, it’s very important that you represent reality to the truest form as possible and I feel it’s important you don’t exaggerate any scenes. You just show it as it is. And if that’s hard-hitting\, then so be it.”\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#00c3f3″][vc_column_text]scr.: Neetha Syam | cin.: Azhagappan | ed.: Suresh Pai | art dir.: Christine Urquhart | snd: Resul Pookutty | mus.: Tuomas Kantelinen | cast: Adil Hussain\, Nimisha Sajayan\, Lenaa Kumar\, Antonio Aakeel\, Danny Sura | prod.: The Production Head Quarters Ltd UK — Mohaan Nadaar[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”tickets”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dashed” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#a37bd8″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-car-alt” color=”custom” size=”lg” align=”center” custom_color=”#a37bd8″ css=”.vc_custom_1684968925507{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1685730737888{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nFree parking during the event.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1685730684166{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-star” color=”custom” size=”lg” align=”center” custom_color=”#a37bd8″ css=”.vc_custom_1685730778856{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1685730465061{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”] \nOpening Reception: 5 pm | Screening: 6 pm\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1685653455237{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]$40 per ticket\, plus H.S.T. 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LOCATION:The Landmark Cinemas\, 801 Kanata Ave.\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2T 1E7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:72-HOUR SHORT FILM CHALLENGE:Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION: May 15-31\, 2023 REGISTRATION:\nMay 15-31\, 2023 Challengers will receive 3 mandatory parameters to integrate into their films and they will have 72 hours to complete their works. The entire CHALLENGE will take place from Thursday\, June 1\, at 8 PM\, to Sunday\, June 4\, at 8 PM. Complete details >>>\n\nRULES OF THE CHALLENGE\n1. The Challenge is open to anyone over 18 years of age.\n2. Individual filmmakers (the “Challenger”) may register\, not teams (though filmmakers can work with as many or as few people as they like on the production of their film).\n3. The films can be of any type (fiction\, documentary\, experimental\, art film) or genre (comedy\, drama\, horror\, science fiction\, fantasy\, etc.)\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE\nRegistration closes on May 31\, at 9:30 PM (EDST)\, the day before Pitch Night.\n\nPERIOD OF THE CHALLENGE\nThe entire Challenge will take place from Thursday\, June 1\, at 8 PM\, to Sunday\, June 4\, at 8 PM (EDST). Challengers will have 72 hours to complete their works\, no more\, no less.\n\nPARAMETERS & REQUIREMENTS\nOn Thursday\, June 1\, aka Pitch Night\, the Challengers will be informed of the mandatory parameters to integrate into their films. The first two of these will be announced at Pitch Night; parameter 3\, the curve ball\, will be announced 24 hours later. They will include:\n• Parameter 1: Specific length (for ex.\, 3.5 minutes [or 210 seconds])\n• Parameter 2: Theme (for ex.\, “Discovery”)\n• Parameter 3: Cultural Inclusion/Reference. One of the following options:\na. An “Indian reference” (for ex.\, “The words ‘XXXXXX’ must be included in the dialogue.”); OR\nb. A cultural object must be incorporated into the scene (for ex.\, a “dream catcher”). OIFFA organizers will let the Challengers know what the Cultural Reference is 2 days into the Challenge.\nThe final films must be submitted on Sunday\, June 4\, at 8 PM\, in the following format (screening-ready): 1920 × 1080 mp4\, 48 Hertz.\n\nADVANTAGES\, OBLIGATIONS & PRIZES\nEach registered Challenger will receive:\n1. Free access to any OIFFA film screening (depending on seating availability);\n2. Free tickets to their own film’s screening.\nEach registered Challenger must:\n1. Attend the Festival (attendance is mandatory for the film to remain eligible in the Challenge);\n2. Make him/herself available for Festival activities with other guests.\nGRAND PRIZE\nAll registered Challengers will have the opportunity to win the $2\,000 Grand Prize.\nRUNNER-UP\nThe runner-up Challenger will receive a $500 Prize.\n\nJURY\nThe winning films will be selected by a jury of 2 to 3 members.\nThey will judge the films based on which one best incorporated the Challenge’s parameters\, as well as on script\, cinematography\, sound\, acting (if fiction)\, etc.\n\nSCREENINGS\nAll participating films will be screened locally\, in an Ottawa theatre during OIFFA. The Festival takes place from June 13 to 17\, 2023.\nAll Challengers will receive an all-access pass to OIFFA screenings\, depending on seating availability. Smart dress or business casual.\nTransportation will be provided from the Festival’s host hotel to the screenings ONLY for guests who are staying at the hotel.\n\nSEQUENCE OF EVENTS\nMonday\, May 15:\nRegistration opens online\nWednesday\, May 31\, 9:30 PM:\nRegistration closes\nThursday\, June 1:\nPitch Night & Meet Up\nDoors* open at 6 PM. Pitch will take place at 7 PM. Competition officially starts at 8 PM.\nChallengers who are unable to attend the Pitch Night in person will be notified of the details via email or text message at 7 PM.\nFriday\, June 2:\n24 hours into the Challenge\, Challengers will be notified of the curve ball\, i.e. the Cultural Inclusion/Reference\, via email or text message.\nSunday\, June 4:\nChallenge ends at 8 PM and all participating films must be submitted to OIFFA\, or else be disqualified.\nTuesday\, June 13 to Saturday\, June 17:\nFestival dates | Challenge films will be screened at some point during this event.\nSaturday\, June 17:\nClosing Night Gala | Results of the Challenge will be announced.\n*Location of Pitch Night to be confirmed to the participants via email and on the website closer to June 1.\nChallengers will receive 3 mandatory parameters to integrate into their films and they will have 72 hours to complete their works. The entire CHALLENGE will take place from Thursday\, June 1\, at 8 PM\, to Sunday\, June 4\, at 8 PM. Complete details >>>\n\nRULES OF THE CHALLENGE\n1. The Challenge is open to anyone over 18 years of age.\n2. Individual filmmakers (the “Challenger”) may register\, not teams (though filmmakers can work with as many or as few people as they like on the production of their film).\n3. The films can be of any type (fiction\, documentary\, experimental\, art film) or genre (comedy\, drama\, horror\, science fiction\, fantasy\, etc.)\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE\nRegistration closes on May 31\, at 9:30 PM (EDST)\, the day before Pitch Night.\n\nPERIOD OF THE CHALLENGE\nThe entire Challenge will take place from Thursday\, June 1\, at 8 PM\, to Sunday\, June 4\, at 8 PM (EDST). Challengers will have 72 hours to complete their works\, no more\, no less.\n\nPARAMETERS & REQUIREMENTS\nOn Thursday\, June 1\, aka Pitch Night\, the Challengers will be informed of the mandatory parameters to integrate into their films. The first two of these will be announced at Pitch Night; parameter 3\, the curve ball\, will be announced 24 hours later. They will include:\n• Parameter 1: Specific length (for ex.\, 3.5 minutes [or 210 seconds])\n• Parameter 2: Theme (for ex.\, “Discovery”)\n• Parameter 3: Cultural Inclusion/Reference. One of the following options:\na. An “Indian reference” (for ex.\, “The words ‘XXXXXX’ must be included in the dialogue.”); OR\nb. A cultural object must be incorporated into the scene (for ex.\, a “dream catcher”). OIFFA organizers will let the Challengers know what the Cultural Reference is 2 days into the Challenge.\nThe final films must be submitted on Sunday\, June 4\, at 8 PM\, in the following format (screening-ready): 1920 × 1080 mp4\, 48 Hertz.\n\nADVANTAGES\, OBLIGATIONS & PRIZES\nEach registered Challenger will receive:\n1. Free access to any OIFFA film screening (depending on seating availability);\n2. Free tickets to their own film’s screening.\nEach registered Challenger must:\n1. Attend the Festival (attendance is mandatory for the film to remain eligible in the Challenge);\n2. Make him/herself available for Festival activities with other guests.\nGRAND PRIZE\nAll registered Challengers will have the opportunity to win the $2\,000 Grand Prize.\nRUNNER-UP\nThe runner-up Challenger will receive a $500 Prize.\n\nJURY\nThe winning films will be selected by a jury of 2 to 3 members.\nThey will judge the films based on which one best incorporated the Challenge’s parameters\, as well as on script\, cinematography\, sound\, acting (if fiction)\, etc.\n\nSCREENINGS\nAll participating films will be screened locally\, in an Ottawa theatre during OIFFA. The Festival takes place from June 13 to 17\, 2023.\nAll Challengers will receive an all-access pass to OIFFA screenings\, depending on seating availability. Smart dress or business casual.\nTransportation will be provided from the Festival’s host hotel to the screenings ONLY for guests who are staying at the hotel.\n\nSEQUENCE OF EVENTS\nMonday\, May 15:\nRegistration opens online\nWednesday\, May 31\, 9:30 PM:\nRegistration closes\nThursday\, June 1:\nPitch Night & Meet Up\nDoors* open at 6 PM. Pitch will take place at 7 PM. Competition officially starts at 8 PM.\nChallengers who are unable to attend the Pitch Night in person will be notified of the details via email or text message at 7 PM.\nFriday\, June 2:\n24 hours into the Challenge\, Challengers will be notified of the curve ball\, i.e. the Cultural Inclusion/Reference\, via email or text message.\nSunday\, June 4:\nChallenge ends at 8 PM and all participating films must be submitted to OIFFA\, or else be disqualified.\nTuesday\, June 13 to Saturday\, June 17:\nFestival dates | Challenge films will be screened at some point during this event.\nSaturday\, June 17:\nClosing Night Gala | Results of the Challenge will be announced.\n*Location of Pitch Night to be confirmed to the participants via email and on the website closer to June 1.\n72-HOUR SHORT FILM CHALLENGE document >>>\nGENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS >>>
URL:https://www.oiffa.com/event/72-hour-short-film-challenge-registration/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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SUMMARY:YOUTH SHORT FILM CHALLENGE:Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION: May 13-20\, 2023 REGISTRATION:\nMay 13-20\, 2023 Challengers will have to produce a short film (no longer than 3 min)\, for which they will receive 2 mandatory parameters to integrate. They will have 2 weeks to complete their works. The films will have to be ready for screening. Complete details >>>\n\nRULES OF THE CHALLENGE\n1. The Challenge is open to anyone under 17 years of age.\n2. Individual filmmakers or teams (known as the “Challenger” below) may register (filmmakers can work with as many or as few people as they like on the production of their film).\n3. The films can be of any type (fiction\, documentary\, experimental\, art film) or genre (comedy\, drama\, horror\, science fiction\, fantasy\, etc.)\n4. The films should be no longer than 3 min.\nREGISTRATION DEADLINERegistration closes on Saturday\, May 20\, at 9 PM (EDST)\, the day before Pitch Night.\n\nPERIOD OF THE CHALLENGE\nThe entire YOUTH CHALLENGE will take place from Sunday\, May 21\, at 5 PM\, to Sunday\, June 4\, at 5 PM (EDST). Challengers will have 2 weeks to complete their works\, no more\, no less.\n\nPARAMETERS & REQUIREMENTS\nOn Sunday\, May 21\, aka Pitch Night\, the Challengers will be informed of the mandatory parameters to integrate into their films.\nParameter 1 will be announced at Pitch Night; parameter 2\, the curve ball\, will be announced 2 days later:\n• Parameter 1: Theme (for ex.\, “Discovery”)\n• Parameter 2: Cultural Reference\, aka the curve ball:An object must be incorporated into the scene (for ex.\, a “flower”).OIFFA organizers will let the Challengers know what the Cultural Reference is 2 days into the Challenge.\nThe final films must be submitted on Sunday\, June 4\, at 5 PM\, in the following format (screening-ready): 1920 × 1080 mp4\, 48 Hertz.\n\nADVANTAGES\, OBLIGATIONS & PRIZES\nEach registered Challenger will receive:1. Free access to any OIFFA film screening (depending on seating availability);\n2. Free tickets to their own film’s screening.\nEach registered Challenger must:1. Attend the Festival (attendance is mandatory for the film to remain eligible in the Challenge);\n2. Make him/herself available for Festival activities with other guests.\nGRAND PRIZEAll registered Challengers will have the opportunity to win the $500 Grand Prize.\nRUNNER-UPThe runner-up Challenger will receive a $250 Prize.\n\nJURY\nThe winning films will be selected by a jury of 2 to 3 members.\nThey will judge the films based on which one best incorporated the Challenge’s parameters\, as well as on script\, cinematography\, sound\, acting (if fiction)\, etc.\n\nSCREENINGS\nAll participating films will be screened locally\, in an Ottawa theatre during OIFFA. The Festival takes place from June 13 to 17\, 2023.\nAll Challengers will receive an all-access pass to OIFFA screenings\, depending on seating availability. All minors under 12 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent\, a legal guardian or a responsible adult. Smart dress or business casual for adults.\n\nSEQUENCE OF EVENTS\nSaturday\, May 13:Registration opens online\nSaturday\, May 20:Registration closes\nSunday\, May 21:Pitch Night & Meet UpDoors* open at 3:30 PM. Pitch will take place at 4:30 PM. Competition officially starts at 5 PM.\nChallengers who are unable to attend in person will be notified of the details via email or text message at 4:30 PM.\nTuesday\, May 23:2 days into the Challenge\, Challengers will be notified of the Cultural Reference\, via email or text message.\nSunday\, June 4:Challenge ends at 5 PM and all participating films must be submitted to OIFFA\, or else be disqualified.\nTuesday\, June 13 to Saturday\, June 17:Festival dates | Challenge films will be screened at some point during this event.\nSaturday\, June 17:Closing Night Gala | Results of the Challenge will be announced.Challengers under 12 years of age present at the Gala need to be accompanied by a parent\, legal guardian or responsible adult.\n*Location of Pitch Night to be confirmed to the participants via email and on the website closer to May 21.\nChallengers will have to produce a short film (no longer than 3 min)\, for which they will receive 2 mandatory parameters to integrate. They will have 2 weeks to complete their works. The films will have to be ready for screening. Complete details >>>\n\nRULES OF THE CHALLENGE\n1. The Challenge is open to anyone under 17 years of age.\n2. Individual filmmakers or teams (known as the “Challenger” below) may register (filmmakers can work with as many or as few people as they like on the production of their film).\n3. The films can be of any type (fiction\, documentary\, experimental\, art film) or genre (comedy\, drama\, horror\, science fiction\, fantasy\, etc.)\n4. The films should be no longer than 3 min.\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE\nRegistration closes on Saturday\, May 20\, at 9 PM (EDST)\, the day before Pitch Night.\n\nPERIOD OF THE CHALLENGE\nThe entire YOUTH CHALLENGE will take place from Sunday\, May 21\, at 5 PM\, to Sunday\, June 4\, at 5 PM (EDST). Challengers will have 2 weeks to complete their works\, no more\, no less.\n\nPARAMETERS & REQUIREMENTS\nOn Sunday\, May 21\, aka Pitch Night\, the Challengers will be informed of the mandatory parameters to integrate into their films.\nParameter 1 will be announced at Pitch Night; parameter 2\, the curve ball\, will be announced 2 days later:\n• Parameter 1: Theme (for ex.\, “Discovery”)\n• Parameter 2: Cultural Reference\, aka the curve ball:\nAn object must be incorporated into the scene (for ex.\, a “flower”).\nOIFFA organizers will let the Challengers know what the Cultural Reference is 2 days into the Challenge.\nThe final films must be submitted on Sunday\, June 4\, at 5 PM\, in the following format (screening-ready): 1920 × 1080 mp4\, 48 Hertz.\n\nADVANTAGES\, OBLIGATIONS & PRIZES\nEach registered Challenger will receive:\n1. Free access to any OIFFA film screening (depending on seating availability);\n2. Free tickets to their own film’s screening.\nEach registered Challenger must:\n1. Attend the Festival (attendance is mandatory for the film to remain eligible in the Challenge);\n2. Make him/herself available for Festival activities with other guests.\nGRAND PRIZE\nAll registered Challengers will have the opportunity to win the $500 Grand Prize.\nRUNNER-UP\nThe runner-up Challenger will receive a $250 Prize.\n\nJURY\nThe winning films will be selected by a jury of 2 to 3 members.\nThey will judge the films based on which one best incorporated the Challenge’s parameters\, as well as on script\, cinematography\, sound\, acting (if fiction)\, etc.\n\nSCREENINGS\nAll participating films will be screened locally\, in an Ottawa theatre during OIFFA. The Festival takes place from June 13 to 17\, 2023.\nAll Challengers will receive an all-access pass to OIFFA screenings\, depending on seating availability. All minors under 12 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent\, a legal guardian or a responsible adult. Smart dress or business casual for adults.\n\nSEQUENCE OF EVENTS\nSaturday\, May 13:\nRegistration opens online\nSaturday\, May 20:\nRegistration closes\nSunday\, May 21:\nPitch Night & Meet Up\nDoors* open at 3:30 PM. Pitch will take place at 4:30 PM. Competition officially starts at 5 PM.\nChallengers who are unable to attend in person will be notified of the details via email or text message at 4:30 PM.\nTuesday\, May 23:\n2 days into the Challenge\, Challengers will be notified of the Cultural Reference\, via email or text message.\nSunday\, June 4:\nChallenge ends at 5 PM and all participating films must be submitted to OIFFA\, or else be disqualified.\nTuesday\, June 13 to Saturday\, June 17:\nFestival dates | Challenge films will be screened at some point during this event.\nSaturday\, June 17:\nClosing Night Gala | Results of the Challenge will be announced.\nChallengers under 12 years of age present at the Gala need to be accompanied by a parent\, legal guardian or responsible adult.\n*Location of Pitch Night to be confirmed to the participants via email and on the website closer to May 21.\nYOUTH CHALLENGE document to be signed by Challenger’s parent or legal guardian >>>\nGENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS >>>
URL:https://www.oiffa.com/event/youth-short-film-challenge-registration/
LOCATION:Ontario
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