Tropfest is returning to Parramatta, announces the ‘signature item’ for 2018

You may recall that the biggest short film competition in the known universe almost collapsed due to financial mismanagement in late 2015, before CGU insurance stepped in to fund last year’s event.

This year, Tropfest moved to Parramatta Park for the first time, with Tropfest founder and director John Polson now announcing the festival will stay in Parramatta for next February’s event.

He also used the occasion yesterday to announce this year’s signature item is ‘rose’, which is open to any interpretation you can wring outta it.

Polson is hoping for a wider range of entrants this year.

“Australia is one of the most multicultural countries on Earth, which makes for some unique perspectives,” he said yesterday. “We are calling for diverse stories from filmmakers of all backgrounds to showcase in the heart of Parramatta, western Sydney — one of Australia’s most ethnically vibrant communities.”

Submissions open on October 15 and close on January 11, with the event happening on Saturday February 17, at Parramatta Park.

Now, here is my favourite Tropfest film of all time. Enjoy.

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