Tropfest South East Asia

Tropfest is the world’s biggest short film festival. Also known as the first truly global film festival since 1993. Today, Tropfest has branched out to different cities such as Abu Dhabi, London, Berlin, Bangkok and New York.

Tropfest distinguishes itself from other events by being a ‘content generation’ platform, rather than merely an exhibition platform. Filmmakers are required to create new works for the festival which must include an item, known as the “Tropfest Signature Item” (TSI) which changes every year. The films must be less than 7 minutes (including tittle and credits) and be world premieres at the Tropfest event.

Tropfest has been graced by famous celebrities during its judging ceremony. In the 2012 Australian Tropfest, actors Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett attended. Due to its success in Australia with over 400 short film producers for the first time in 2013, Tropfest is looking into branching out the Australian Festival to Asia, especially South East Asia.

"We believe that everyone has a story to tell ... and that those stories deserve an audience."
JOHN POLSON, FOUNDER OF TROPFEST

When:8 January 2015 - 01 February 2015
Venue: Georgetown, Penang

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