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Student Filmmakers Asked To Showcase 'Hometown Heroes'

authorStaff Writer on Sep 23, 2024
Hamptons Doc Fest invites middle and high school students on the East End of Long Island to participate in an exciting new documentary short film competition, honoring the “Hometown Heroes”... more

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