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48-Hour Sprint: Festival Aftermovie

Three days of festival footage, one minute of aftermovie, and 48 hours on the clock. Submissions close the moment the timer hits zero.

Level 4350 XP+40 credits60 sec · Intermediate127 editors racing
Start the Sprint →Footage by Lakeside Sound Festival
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 Closes Sat 10 Oct, 09:04
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