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<p class="p1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">DC Shorts is open to filmmakers around the world. <strong>Last year, we received hundreds of submissions from 47 nations and showcased 140 films and 6 screenplays from 27 countries in 18 unique showcases</strong> to a combined audience of over 8,300 people.</p>
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