Athens International Film and Video Festival

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Athens International Film and Video Festival
Location Athena Cinema Ohio, US state
Founded1974
LanguageInternational
Website athensfilmfest.org

The Athens International Film and Video Festival has been held in Ohio in the United States since 1974. It provides a venue for encouraging artists from all parts of the world. [1] The festival was started by the Ohio University. [2] The festival is hosted at the Athena Cinema.

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References

  1. "Athens International Film and Video Festival begins April 3". ohio.edu.
  2. ""Alone among the Taliban" crowned best doc at U.S. festival" (in Persian). tasnimnews.com.