Tropfest is the world's largest short
film festival. It has also
quickly become known as the world's first truly global film festival.
Tropfest
began in 1993 as a screening for 200 people in a cafe in Sydney but has since
become the largest platform for short films in the world. Tropfest Australia
takes place in February each year in front of a live audience of approximately
150,000. The main event takes place in Sydney but live satellite events are
also staged n Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth and other cities. The event is
broadcast live on television and webcast to viewers around Australia and the
world.
Each
year, Tropfest requires that entries include a particular "signature
item" or action to ensure that they are unique and are made specifically
for the festival. In 2012, the TSI was -
Lightbulb.
Each
entry is limited to eight minutes duration.
In
previous years they were the following.
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2011 - Key
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2010 - Dice
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2009 - Spring
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2008 - The Number 8
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2007 - Sneeze
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2006 - Bubble
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2005 - Umbrella
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2004 - Hook
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2003 - Rock
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2002 - Match
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2001 - Horn
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2000 - Bug
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1999 - Chopsticks
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1998 - Kiss
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1997 - Gherkin
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1996 - Teaspoon
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1995 - Coffee Bean
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1994 - Muffin
Many Tropfest films can be found on Youtube’
This years winner was “LEMONADE STAND"
You may also want to search for one of my favourite episodes "Lucky".
well Done !!! I was totally impressed and entertained.
ReplyDeleteThere are some great short movies at Tropfest. Look at:
Deletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjcmAshkzI which is "Lucky"
and:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AlRHOpX8BA - 2012 Kids Finalist
John Flaus, who plays 'Grandad' is a real character and an Australian icon in the Arts world. Read up about him at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Flaus
ReplyDeleteI am going to have fun watching these or should I do my housework.
ReplyDeleteWatch them Cathy - watch them! We got a complimentary DVD with the 22 'Judges Best' and the 8 finalists - compelling viewing and extremely clever - go search for more on Youtube!
DeleteWonderful film. I particularly enjoyed the tin falling off the branch.... it's all about DETAIL.
ReplyDeleteYes! That one was particularly well made. We spend our three days at the camp viewing all 20 Finalists - some were very good, some were imaginative and some macabre - but it showed that film artistry in Australia is alive and well.
DeleteSilly and impressive. :-)
ReplyDeletePearl
Yes! There are some other verygood ones - worth a Google search!
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