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Through support from our volunteer board, corporate partners, local community, and international filmmakers, we build a unique festival every year with new and exciting films and experiences each and every year.</p> </div> </div></div><div class="sqs-block quote-block sqs-block-quote" data-block-type="31" data-border-radii="{"topLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"topRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomLeft":{"unit":"px","value":0.0},"bottomRight":{"unit":"px","value":0.0}}" id="block-yui_3_17_2_1_1556767411418_5417"><div class="sqs-block-content"> <figure class="block-animation-none"> <blockquote data-animation-role="quote" > <span>“</span>Wonderful festival and great communication from the team. 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