Copa Shorts Film Fest attracts international filmmakers
Lights! Camera! Action! The City of Maricopa is getting ready to welcome movie buffs from around the world at its second annual Copa Shorts Film Fest, which takes place Friday,…
Lights! Camera! Action! The City of Maricopa is getting ready to welcome movie buffs from around the world at its second annual Copa Shorts Film Fest, which takes place Friday,…
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