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A N N UA L R E P O RT - 2 0 1 7

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TENDER MERCIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

M A K EYo u t h Ed u c a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5C o m m u n i t y M e d i a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6P ro d u c t i o n R e s o u rc e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A r t i s t D e v e l o p m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

WATC HA FS C i n e m a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

LOV ETexa s F i l m Aw a rd s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7M e m b e r s h i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8F i n a n c i a l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9T h a n k Yo u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

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P H OTO C R E D I TSPage 3 (Audience: Charles Ramirez Berg), Page 7 (Productions: Bennett Cravens), Page 11 (AFS Cinema Facade: Ellen Bruxvoort; Food & Drink: Ellen Bruxvoort; Event Hall: Cecile Fusco Photography; Renovated Lobby: David Brendan Hall), Page 13 (Science on Screen: Marshall Tidrick), Page 14 (Split Screen: Charles Ramirez Berg; New French Cinema Week: Rudy Ximenez), Page 15 (Bette vs. Joan: David Brendan Hall; Last Flag Flying: Todd Williamson; Discovery: Kelly Bruemmer), Page 16 (Shirley MacLaine: David Brendan Hall), Page 17 (Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons: Miguel Angel; Hector Galan: Miguel Angel; Sarah Green, Michael Shannon, Nick Kroll, Jeff Nichols: Gary Miller), Page 18 (A GHOST STORY: Gary Miller; Member Mixer: Miguel Angel).

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LETTER TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS

We did it! With gifts from 1,000 donors, AFS resurrected an abandoned movie theater and became full-time cinema operators on May 26, 2017. Thirty-two years into this journey, we took a great leap forward overnight, opening a café-bar and event center and multiplying our film offerings sixfold.

For our opening film, we wanted to get it just right. We selected TENDER MERCIES, a quintessentially Texas film with a theme of resurrection. Initially overlooked but eventually garnering best screenplay and best actor Academy Awards for Horton Foote and Robert Duvall, TENDER MERCIES has taken its place as an American independent film treasure, depicting a certain kind of Texan for the ages, while showing the global reach of Texas stories.

At Austin Studios, we hosted multiple feature films during 2017—homegrown, indie, and Hollywood—as well as episodic shows and dozens of commercials. Texas is a place where people want to come and film, and AFS is helping Texas become a permanent industry power despite the fact that state incentive funding has decreased. Texas has something that takes generations to build, and that is film culture. It’s the culture that is the fertile ground for a truly sustainable industry.

Film culture means preserving and showing the great films from the past and from all over the world—films that offer a window into others’ experiences and perspectives, that provide us with understanding of the times we live in, and wondrously entertain.

Film culture also means that filmmaking is woven into the fabric of the community and made accessible to all who are drawn to this art form, which is integral to Austin’s identity. At our community media center, Austin Public, we ran filmmaker and community programs that put dollars, cameras, and knowledge into the hands of hundreds of emerging and aspiring filmmakers and youth during out-of-school time. Through AFS Grants, we distributed over $100,000 in cash to Texas filmmakers and ran workshops, labs, and peer-review programs designed to position artists for career leaps. Our filmmakers received critical acclaim, won awards, and garnered international attention for Austin.

The stories, statistics, and credits in this annual report are our tribute to the people who make this Texas film community great. Whether we are filmmakers, moviegoers, journalists, civic leaders, or philanthropists—we are all working together to see Austin thrive.

We thank you for another best-ever year as we work to fulfill the potential of the Austin Film Society to make Austin synonymous with great film.

Rebecca Campbell, CEO Richard Linklater, Artistic Director

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MAKETHE RABBIT HUNT

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MEDIA MAKING: AN ESSENTIAL SKILL

→AFS Film Club at Ortega Elementary produced an exceptional fi lm which won an audience award at the 2017 Emergencia Youth Film Competition (part of the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival).

Our annual Summer Camp at Austin Public introduced two new camp themes: Special Eff ects and Speak Loud / Use Your Voice. Speak Loud, a program for teens, explores the power of fi lm as a platform to address pressing social issues.↓

↑AFS amplifi ed our youth outreach through partnerships, which extended AFS resources and education programs to new youth audiences. Our FY17 partners included the Andy Roddick Foundation, AISD, The Contemporary Austin, Young Journey, Latinitas, COA Youth & Family Services (Youth Career Fest), Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, Alamo Drafthouse, The Austin/Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program and HEB Tournament of Champions.

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AFS teaches the art and craft of fi lmmaking to Austin’s youth for enrichment and literacy via afterschool programs in AISD public schools, summer camps, partnerships, tours, and workshops.

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TOOLS & TRAINING FOR ALL

↑Among the many special workshops and professional development programs off ered, some of our most popular were documentary master classes with Kirsten Johnson and Robert Greene (presented by the International Documentary Association), mask-making with special eff ects makeup artist Eric Zapata, shooting on fi lm with Kodak, and a day-long grip training which attracted students from around the state.

↑ AFS retooled the Austin Public Producer program, which off ers community access to production resources, including equipment, studios and channels. With the changes to the program, AFS was able to signifi cantly lower the cost of entry to new producers, making the program more accessible to all. This year also brought an expansion to Austin Public’s regular program of classes, with additions such as Intermediate Cinematography, Intermediate Editing, and Intro to DaVinci Color Correction.

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AFS teaches the craft of fi lmmaking to fi lmmakers of all levels. Tools, training and education programs are off ered via our community media center, Austin Public, where aff ordable options and scholarships ensure access for the entire community.

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

CLASSES & EVENTS OFFERED

FREE OR LOW COSTEQUIPMENT AND SPACE RENTALS

2,461 238 1,461

MASTER CLASS WITH KIRSTEN JOHNSON

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PRODUCTION RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALSAFS off ers an array of production facilities from offi ces to sound stages to support Austin’s growing creative media community. This essential infrastructure allows businesses and productions to thrive, generating a signifi cant cultural and economic impact for our city.

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JOBS CREATED THROUGH USE OF AUSTIN STUDIOS

2,916

ECONOMIC IMPACT TO AUSTIN & THE

SURROUNDING AREA

$364m

PRODUCTIONS AT AUSTIN STUDIOS

63

ROBERT RODRIGUEZ’S ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

TEXAS LOTTERY COMMERCIAL

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W O R K S - I N - P R O G R E S S

Eleven feature film projects took advantage of the AFS Works-In-Progress program to seek peer-level critiques of their rough cuts. The 2017 SXSW line-up included four feature films that had participated in the program: THROUGH THE REPELLENT FENCE; THE HONOR FARM; BARRACUDA; and THE SECRET LIFE OF LANCE LETSCHER.

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A F S T R A V E L G R A N T

In order to help filmmakers take advantage of the most critical relationship development and career opportunities, AFS provides travel grants to artists when their films are invited to the world’s most prestigious film festivals, development labs, and fellowship programs. Supported by AFS Travel Grants, Patrick Bresnan and Ivete Lucas accompanied their short documentary, THE RABBIT HUNT, to Sundance and the Berlinale.

A F S G R A N T

Yen Tan was one of the 34 filmmakers whose projects received support from AFS Grant funds in 2017. Yen’s narrative feature film, 1985, was awarded $10,000 in cash, which will go towards the costs of post-production. When the film is complete, Yen will have the option to create a 35mm exhibition film print of the movie to show at festivals and 35mm-equipped theaters, thanks to an additional in-kind AFS Grant from Kodak.

TEXAS ARTISTS LEVEL UPAFS supports promising Texas artists, nurturing them towards career leaps by providing grants, programs, and services.

↑ AFS was honored to offer a new grant through the Harrison McClure Endowed Film Fund, which celebrates the life of aspiring filmmaker Harrison McClure through an annual award. This grant provides financial support to rising junior and senior undergraduate students making a film to complete a course or degree requirement.

TANI SHUKLA, RECIPIENT OF THE HARRISON MCCLURE AWARD

BARRACUDA CAST & CREW OF THE RABBIT HUNT

YEN TAN ON SET

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A R T I S T I N T E N S I V E

Focusing on the creative development of emerging narrative writer/directors, the AFS Artist Intensive is an annual program that brings together a group of producing mentors and creative advisors to workshop three feature fi lm projects at the development phase. This year’s mentors included James Ponsoldt (THE SPECTACULAR NOW, THE END OF THE TOUR); Athina Rachel Tsangari (CHEVALIER, ATTENBERG); Jay Van Hoy (THE WITCH, AMERICAN HONEY); Suzanne Weinert (HELLION, EXTERMINATORS); and AFS Artistic Director Richard Linklater.

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↑ James Ponsoldt workshops a scene with Artist Intensive writer/director Rebecca Eskreis (WHAT BREAKS THE ICE), with help from actor Katie Folger.

GRANTS DISTRIBUTED IN 2017 AFS

GRANT CYCLE

39

TOTAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTED

SINCE 1996

$1.8m

CASH GRANTS AWARDED TO

FILMMAKERS IN 2017

$110k

AFS GRANT RECIPIENT: MAUDE, BY ANNA MARGARET HOLLYMAN

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WATCHCOLUMBUS

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WELCOME TO THE AFS CINEMA

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In May 2017, AFS opened the doors of its fi rst dedicated art house cinema. With two screens to show a full slate of diverse fi lm programming, an event space, and a lobby featuring a bar and café, AFS’s dream of a community-centric fi lm space came true.

CAFÉ & BAR SELECTIONS EVENT HALL RENOVATED LOBBY AND BAR

AFS assembled a team of advisors with deep experience in real estate, architecture, construction, hospitality, and fi lm exhibition to consult on the AFS Cinema. Special thanks to these members of the team: Architecture: Michael Hsu Offi ce of Architecture, DesignTrait; Graphic Design: Foxtrot; Legal: Rick Triplett / Graves Dough-erty Hearon & Moody; and Project Management: Catherine Sckerl / Espero Planning & Design.

To host an event at the AFS Cinema, contact rentals@austinfi lm.org.

THE NEW FACADE, UNVEILED IN MAY

CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR AFS CINEMA

CAMPAIGN

FUNDS RAISED DURING AFS CINEMA

CAMPAIGN

1 ,000 $2.35m

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A H O M E F O R C L A S S I C & G L O B A L C I N E M AThe AFS Cinema brings global fi lm culture to Austin. Our signature programs off er everything from classic, archival, and restored repertory fi lms to new discoveries from around the globe.

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GANJA & HESS, PART OF THE FALL ART/HORROR SERIES BOY IN THE WORLD, PART OF THE SUMMER WORLD ANIMATION SERIES

STALKER

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A N A R T H O U S E F O R T H E A U S T I N C O M M U N I T Y

AFS Cinema is a place for new films that wouldn’t otherwise make it to Austin theaters. Community gatherings and panel discussions took place at screenings of important new releases such as DOLORES, a documentary about activist Dolores Huerta, and HUMAN FLOW, artist Ai Weiwei’s chronicle of the global refugee crisis.

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DOLORES

HUMAN FLOW

SCIENCE ON SCREEN PANEL: STUMPED

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F I L M M A K E R C E N T R A L

The AFS Cinema is a place for local and international artists to meet audiences and present their work in person. Highlights this year include welcoming Kogonada, the director of COLUMBUS, emerging French fi lmmakers for New French Cinema week, and a reunion of Texas fi lmmakers who joined John Pierson after a screening of his newly re-released independent fi lm show, Split Screen.

The AFS Cinema is becoming a key destination for the exhibition of work by Texas artists. Recent Texas fi lm presentations at the cinema have included BOMB CITY, BARRACUDA, THROUGH THE REPELLENT FENCE, THE SENSITIVES, and STUMPED, among others.

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NEW FRENCH CINEMA WEEK

SPLIT SCREEN COLUMBUS WITH KOGONADA

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C E L E B R AT I N G F O R A C A U S E

From a “Bette vs. Joan” Pride Week Party to the Texas premiere of Richard Linklater’s LAST FLAG FLYING, special events and premiere screenings brought in new audiences and raised funds for AFS’s artistic programs.

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BETTE VS. JOAN

STEPHEN COLBERT, J. QUINTON JOHNSON, RICHARD LINKLATER, LAURENCE FISHBURNE, BRYAN CRANSTON, AND ETHAN HAWKE AT AN AFS FUNDRAISER IN NEW YORK CITY

THEY LIVE PHOTOBOOTHDISCOVERY: WOMEN IN ART AND FILM

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LOVE16

SHIRLEY MACLAINE

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TEXAS FILM AWARDS

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AFS develops Austin and Texas’ reputation as a cultural and creative capital.

The 2017 Texas Film Awards took place on March 9th at Austin Studios and honored influential industry players who have earned their spot in the Texas Film Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the event benefit Austin Film Society’s artistic and educational programs.

This year’s honorees included:

Shirley MacLaine, presented by Richard Linklater Jeff Nichols, presented by Michael Shannon Hector Galán, presented by Henry Cisneros Sarah Green, presented by Nick Kroll Tye Sheridan, presented by David Gordon Green

MICHAEL SHANNON, SARAH GREEN, JEFF NICHOLS, NICK KROLL HECTOR GALAN, TEXAS FILM HALL OF FAME’S FIRST DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER HONOREE

KIRSTEN DUNST AND TEXAS FILM HALL OF FAME MEMBER JESSE PLEMONS

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MEMBERSHIP

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AFS nourishes Austin’s creative community and builds audiences for film with year-round membership events and benefits.

MEMBER SNEAK PREVIEW: A GHOST STORY WITH DIRECTOR DAVID LOWERY

MEMBER MIXERMEMBER SNEAK PREVIEW: INGRID GOES WEST

Contact us at [email protected] to become a member.

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FINANCIALS

S TAT E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O NA S S E T S

Cash.................................................................................$1,218,257Receivables......................................................................$279,595 Investments.....................................................................$402,951 Property and Equipment............................................$1,074,178 Other Assets.......................................................................$74,192

$ 3 , 0 4 9 ,1 7 3

I N C O M E A N D E X P E N D I T U R E SR E V E N U E S

Contributions and Grants.................................... $2,443,344Rental Income.............................................................$1,363,769 Capital Campaign Contributions.............................$491,265 Admissions and Concessions.......................................$191,191 Membership Dues........................................................$105,806 Other Program Revenue..............................................$115,765 Other Income.................................................................$273,985

$ 4 , 9 8 5 ,1 2 5

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Financial performance for AFS’s most recently audited fiscal year.

E X P E N S E S BY F U N CT I O N

FILM PROGRAMS 34%

AUSTIN STUDIOS24%

ARTIST SERVICES13 %

ADMINISTRATION17%

COMMUNITY MEDIA12 %

E X P E N S E S

Film Programs...........................................................$1,460,924Austin Studios.............................................................$1,025,312 Artist Services.............................................................$585,907 Community Media.........................................................$539,190 Administration..............................................................$721,403

$ 4 , 3 3 2 , 7 3 6

I N C R E A S E I N N E T A S S E T S — $ 6 5 2 , 3 8 9

L I A B I L I T I E S

Accounts Payable...........................................................$82,328Security Deposits...........................................................$61,834 Deferred Revenue..........................................................$43,285 Accrued Liabilities..........................................................$35,491 Other Liabilities............................................................$159,407

$ 3 8 2 , 3 4 5

N E T A S S E T S — $ 2 , 6 6 6 , 8 2 8

Fiscal Year 2016 (September 1, 2015-August 31, 2016)Full audit available on request.

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THANK YOU

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Aaron Raphel Charitable Fund

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Artist Services, Film Education, AFS Cinema. AFS supporters help the film community through various giving opportunities.

Donors listed contributed at the $500 level and above.

Contact us at [email protected] to make a contribution.

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Monica Cox

Moody Bank

Mueller - A Catellus Development

Neil Wilson

OCH

Pacifi c Stages

Papalote Productions

Paul Wade

Philip Hardage

Philips Flite

Propaganda Hair Group

Rachel & Christopher Rios

Rachel Manning

Ralph Smyth Entertainment

Rebecca Campbell &

Andrew Hinman

Rebecca & Randy Murphy

Redfi n

Rene Harbison

Richard Linklater

Rick Triplett

Ride Austin

Robert Feiner

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Williams

Rodney Washington

Ron Wittman & Murtaza Nemat Ali

Rooster Teeth Productions

Ross & Paula Buhrdorf

Ross Moody

Sam Graham

Sandy Boone & Louis Black

Sarah Andre & Jason Neulander

Sarah Ann Mockbee & Sam

Wainwright Douglas

Scott Saldana

Shannon Moody

Shannon Morris

Sherri & Travis West

Sibylle St. Paul

Steven Gaydos

Surrenden & Danny Gillespie

Susan Namuth

Susanne & Eric DeJernett

Susie & Richard Hile

Suzanne Court

Suzanne Court Catering & Events

Suzanne Deal Booth

Tanner Beard

Texan Theater

Texas Film Commission

The Andrew S. Roddick Foundation

The Austin Chronicle

The Bear Media

The Criterion Collection

The Moody Foundation

The Panacea Collection

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Todd Waldron

Tom Chapman

Tom Schoonover

Tracy & Grady Gossard

Tracy LaQuey Parker &

Patrick Parker

Travaasa Experiential Resorts

Troublemaker Studios

Trove Artist Management

Under Armour

Variety

W. Andrew York

Westbank Flower Market

William Davidson

William Morris Endeavor

Entertainment

William P. Wood

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman &

Dicker LLP

Zachary McGhee

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