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Award of Excellence – Small Town Girls (USA)

Title: Small Town Girls
Runtime: 4 min
Country: USA
Director: Layal Hamdeh
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: June, 2026

Synopsis: Feeling confined by their small empty town and unambitious locals, Jasmine and Sarah entertain the idea of moving away to New York.

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Award of Excellence – Small Town Girls (USA)