Tropfest is the world’s largest short film festival and the global epicenter of original, high-quality short films.

Every Tropfest entry must be a world premiere, no longer than 7 minutes, and created specifically for the festival — featuring the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), a creative spark that changes each year and makes every film truly one of a kind.

Tropfest began in a Sydney café in 1993 as a screening for just 200 people. Today, it reaches millions.

After a few years on hiatus, Tropfest returns in 2026 — relaunching in Australia, with more countries to follow.