Date | First weekend in October |
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Venue | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center |
Location | Clarksburg, West Virginia |
Type | Film Festival |
Cause | Appalachian Culture |
Website | Official website |
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The MTN Craft Film Festival gives out a total of nine awards, which include five judge-based and three audience-choice awards; [4]
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