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The inaugural lineup includes an assortment of short films from around the world, ranging from the eye-opening Happy Birthday, filmed in Iraq; to the beautifully shot Procession, filmed in Ireland, and California-filmed superhero short The Bee.

Tickets to Foggy Isle Film Festival are $15 and are only available online, through . The screenings begin at 6 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. You can follow the latest on the festival and find the full lineup at .

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