TROPFEST
The World’s Largest Short Film Festival.
Since 1993: launching filmmakers and celebrating stories that connect us all.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏 🎥 📽️
Tropfest began at The Tropicana café in Sydney in 1993 as a screening for just 200 people. Today, it reaches millions and is celebrated as the global epicenter for bold, original short films.
After a brief hiatus, Tropfest will return in 2026 — relaunching in Australia, with more countries to follow.
Each entry must be a world premiere, under seven minutes, and made specifically for Tropfest — marked by the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), a creative prompt that changes each year and can be used in any way the filmmaker chooses.
Tropfest isn’t just about exhibition, it’s about sparking new ideas and encouraging emerging filmmakers to make new films and grow their craft.
All films shown here appear under Tropfest’s standard entry terms. If you have any questions, please reach out.
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Hey Troppers!
We’ve just unlocked a new feature - subscribers can now post questions and chat directly with the Tropfest team! 🎬
We’ve also had heaps of new subscribers over the past couple of months and we hope you’re all enjoying the short films on our channel.
Let us know which ones have been your favourites and we might even spotlight a few next!
Team Tropfest
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Hey Troppers!
Big news — we’ve just opened up Tropfest YouTube Memberships! 🎬
This is a brand new program for us, and a new way to be part of the Tropfest story, support our mission to launch emerging filmmakers, and get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, early releases, and members-only experiences — all while helping sustain a not-for-profit dedicated to discovering and launching new creative voices around the world.
We’re starting with two levels:
🎥 Tropfest Crew
Loyalty badges & custom emoji
Members-only live chats
Priority replies to your comments
Early access to new videos
Behind-the-scenes photos & updates
🎬 Tropfest Director’s Chair
Members-only chat rooms & polls
Shout-outs from the Tropfest team
Exclusive members-only livestreams
All perks from the Crew level
Every membership directly supports the Tropfest Foundation, helping us champion emerging filmmakers and keep this global storytelling community thriving.
We’re just getting (re)started on our 30+ year mission, and we can’t wait to build this next chapter with YOU. 🙏🏼
Join today and become part of the world’s largest short film community.
👉 youtube.com/channel/UC5yVeWxC5dQd1CNq4naTBAw/join
Cheers, John Polson
Founder & Director, Tropfest
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Hey Troppers 👋
Can you believe it’s been almost two whole months since our September 1 relaunch?
If you missed the action (or just want to relive the day), check out this awesome video from @norrisnuts - they captured it all perfectly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpuf7...
We’re so proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited for what’s next.
Hope you’re polishing up those films for our December 1 entry date!
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🎬 Trivia Time!
Before she was cracking up Hollywood, Rebel Wilson got her big break in a Tropfest short directed by Rachel Givney in 2009 - but which one was it? 👀
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🎬 What’s YOUR favourite Tropfest film of all time?
Drop the title below and tell us why it stuck with you 👇🍿
1 month ago | [YT] | 12
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We’re back! And we want YOUR input! 🎉
What kinds of things would you love to see us post on YouTube?
See options below. 👉 Or something else? Tell us in the comments! 🥳
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