A man, a woman and some first date nerves - sometimes just being human is embarrassing!
A young girl is trying to relate to her grandmother's death which quickly becomes more than a personal loss.
Dare to play the game? Just one shot won't hurt.
A nasty chef bites off more than he can chew.
I like living in a world with nice smooth roads...
An over-masculine brute drudges up to the urinal beside an over-childish little man. Enter competition. Enter the match.
A father and his blind son struggle to survive on a drought stricken land.
A shoplifter risks paying the ultimate price.
A fast paced love story goes wrong when a match looses his box
A documentary that could only be true in Australia. It captures the spirit of one small Aussie town, when a truck loaded with 40,000 beers crashes into the river just before Easter time.
A trembling matchbox, cigarette and deranged man form the key to the Arsonist's riddle.
A bumbling terrorist attempts to detonate an explosive in his shoe on a passenger airline, only to be thwarted by the air hostess going about her duties.
HHHHAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!...There's a thing in the roof! A possum? HHHHAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!...or something evil?
The story of a man, a car space and the very real threat of being chopped into tiny little pieces.
A young filmmaker's quest to make the ultimate movie.
A man and a dog vie for a woman's attention. Can they come to a compromise? Not likely.
A neo-rockabilly loses all cool. A young country girl stops to help. The attraction mounts, until false identity reveals itself.
Sometimes, disposing of a body can be a real pain in the arse.
In a quiet town, strange things have been happening by night.
Steve Sticht is a high flying real estate agent on the verge of losing it all, including his sanity, his career and maybe an arm.
Do you want to learn how to hurt people?
Three generations of women co-exist uneasily until Granma's determination forces change for them all.
An ailing old man goes to pump yabbies for the last time, but is he still able to catch enough?
Facing his first amateur boxing fight, John "Rocky" Robinson will sink or swim.
Lullaby is a dreamy snapshot exploring the themes of love, belonging, loss and acceptance.
Medusa joins a dating service. Comedy ensues
When two people an ocean apart fall in love, only music can bring them together.
Inspired by looking at the ground, pebble boy discovers what's down there!
When Nick thinks about dating someone new he does everything by the book.
Four high school girls conspire to rid themselves of a notorious bully by employing the services of a local hitman.
When two young friends have to settle a matter, they turn to the Cha-Chi-Pun (paper, rock and scissors). When the matter is of the heart, it can be settled in only one way...
When a worker at the Ground Zero site finds a body part, he resists the temptation to make a bad taste joke, much to his chagrin.
Life is about to change in a big way for Michael and Julie, and it weighs 8 pounds
World's biggest prick of a parking cop gets what he deserves.
Albert Lewis is a Sydney 2000 Olympic volunteer who just can't let go...
Social activist, masked man of the beach, self confessed super hero! A day in the life of Chipman and his amazing deed.
Life can be a little different through the eyes of an animation...
A documentary about a man with a gift.
A young boy contemplates life and death.
A Polish immigrant is confronted with his violent past while completing a newspaper crossword.
When Griff pulls into a remote country service station he didn't realise how difficult it would be to get good service.
45 000 capacity, 44 999 fans and one spare seat. This is a tale of love, loss, compassion and cricket.
A story about three brothers and the choices they have to make growing up in a country of war.
Ted wants the police to get his wife and kids back. The police are more interested in finding out just how nuts Ted is.
Damien has done something he shouldn't have - he's about to face the toughest question of his life.
A young boy lies beneath a huge oak tree of his house as life unravels around him.
Yin is a cartoon about two characters who must find a way of becoming part of the stars.
It is the start of the summer holidays and Felicity is 15, braless and boyfriendless. Will God answer her prayers and change all that?
All entrants must follow a few essential guidelines - the film must be a maximum of 7 minutes and must include the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), which for 2004 was "Hook".
It's the biggest day of Joe's life...Will he make his family proud? Will the legacy live on, or won't it?
Two homeless men imagine a better reality.
Benny has incredible luck but no one seems to ever be around to notice.
A trip to the dentist and a broken down car lead to an unfortunate misunderstanding.
A barber's day takes an unexpected turn when he is interrupted by a troubled man on the run and a salesman just wanting to sell his toy dogs.
A cop's hunt for clues becomes much more than routine as his search reveals a devastating truth...
A comic horror where a lone female is stalked by a violent and deadly cardboard cut-out of George Dubya Bush.
A day in the life of the actors who work in our dreams.
A man wakes up in the boot of a car. Who's driving? Snappy and ultimately surprising.
A man and a rat struggle for their right to shelter.
Story of a paranoid father who over reacts to the Y2K bug, the threat of terrorism and water restrictions.
A cultural clash of salami, sushi and that special someone.
An animated "thing" finds a gold coin and faces a moral dilemma.
A girl lies in a coma as a young man talks to her.
A homeless man stumbles onto a murder scene and finds himself fighting for the life of an abandoned baby.
A biting animated satire on film-making in Australia. Everyone comes in for a drubbing.
Struggling to find motivation, office worker Werner Brim is confronted with a most unusual situation - replacing the couch and coffee table in his office is a live audience...and they want to be entertained!
Seven year old Billy encounters a couple of bullies on his way to the pool.
A petulant little girl proves to be a tough crowd for a tireless mime artist.
In a stab-happy world, a sad outcast wrestles with his demons. The story of bubbleboy is a film about being trapped by the past and redeemed by the future.
A single father has a unique approach to raising his two year old twin boys - pick a favourite.
A perfect Christmas dinner is wasted on a demanding, picky, fussy snapper with impossibly high standards.
Tim has a problem. The house he lives in no longer obeys the laws of logic. At times like this, there's only one man that can help.
A secret rendezvous. A loaded gun. A most unexpected arrival. Nobody said it was easy offing your best mate. Beware the thoughts of ordinary evil men.
In their lifetime the average meat-eating human will consume; 10 cows, 1/2 tonne of fish, 760 chickens, 37 sheep and 42 pigs.
On a lonely beach, a chance encounter with a fisherman is the key to a young man letting go of his past and embracing his future.
Amelia finally stands up to her sister, and discovers it's a piece of cake.
Even the simple act of taking public transport seems to be fraught with peril these days. Especially if you're from somewhere else.
Australia, two guys, a small room, sixty-three deadly snakes... only one man is at home.
Rosie visits the local medical centre for a routine check-up... unfortunately it's anything but routine! Are you due for a check-up?
A room askew and a meal that may never happen.
To forgive is to set yourself free.
Signature Item was Bubble The Sydney screening of Tropfest 2006 was abandoned after 13 films due to severe electrical storms. Screenings in other cities were not affected. With the judges located in Sydney it was necessary to announce the winners two days later at a press conference.
Hungry enough to eat a horse? This bloke doesn't stop there. Lock up your budgie. Hide your hippo. It's dietary carnage - but is it real?
For an imaginary friend... Living an imaginary life... There's nothing worse than being forgotten.
On hot summer's day, a sexy girl sits by a pool. She eats some hot sexy yoghurt. But everything is not hot and sexy... because the yoghurt is bad.
When Jeff is dumped by his girlfriend he buys Boston, a boxer puppy, to keep him company through the lonely months ahead. However, Jeff's unpredictable behaviour means it could be some time before Boston makes this man his best friend.
How many rioters does it take to start a riot? When two guys from opposing sides of conflict are the first arrivals for a beach riot, they are initially unsure of the accepted etiquette.
A troubled accountant inherits a mysterious counter that counts for no apparent reason. Desperate to know its purpose, he begins to question everything he does in his drab, daily routine, and is soon drawn into an obsessive and life-changing search for meaning.
"Golf isn't a game - it's a choice that one makes with one's life."
Kenny Bunkport gets more than he bargained for the night he takes his elderly Grandmother out to dinner.
Remember your idyllic childhood and how your parents spoilt you rotten? Nor can John and Luke. They do remember, though, that lucky kid from school who had the pool, the trampoline, the Atari and all that other cool stuff. Although it's been years since they've seen him, the boys still want to play.
A woman wakes to find a stranger in her bed who claims he is her husband. Is he?
One morning, in busy peak hour traffic, two motorist's lives collide in a near traffic accident. One driver, shaken and angry, watches as his fellow commuter speeds away without acknowledgment or apology for the near miss. He decides to chase him down in a quest for revenge.
When a man and a woman each choose the paths they wish to take, their son is left aside. Three lives, two decisions, one still night.
In a crime ridden city lies 'The Grey Cloud', a mysterious piano bar where the music can simply... take you away.
John Doyle -- as the omnipotent yet not altogether totally reliable narrator - tells the tragic tale of Ned, a little story who has no ending. Richly animated with a fabulously original score, The Story of Ned will bring a tear to the eye (and a drip to the nose) if it manages to end in time.
Alex Vonzitzavitz is about to face the most humiliating experience of his life. That nightmare you had about turning up to school naked? Well this is worse...But don't panic! Superheroes always find a way. Strap yourself in for the true story of The Von.
When a well dressed man climbs into a taxi one night, the tired driver settles in for another boring ride in silence. But when he soon finds himself parked outside a strange house, fearing for his life...
Two men. One elevator. No way out.
A young man, down on his luck, approaches passers-by for some spare change. His improbable tale of woe just doesn't seem to be doing the trick. But then a kind soul comes along and offers him the very last thing he needs.
Peter Crowe gives us an insight into what music means to all of us and how it affects our well-being. Can music heal? Can it give us hope? Maybe the music will give you the answers.
Damian is the brains of his year seven class. He devises a secret code to pass a multiple choice test. Will the code be broken?
In the summer of '77, a boy and a girl hide in the sand hills and look life in the eye.
A creation story. A myth. Your world is your paradise, but what if you lose it? Do you get a second chance? Do you deserve one?
John's life is thrown into confusion when he is confronted by a woman late one night in his office.
A documentary about three fishing buddies set out to land "the ultimate catch..."
Sarah Crowest's humorous yet darkly tinged film explores the impulse towards repetitive acts through a focus on a handful of individuals. One person's comforting routine is another's compulsion to ritualise.
Determined to succeed at Sony Tropfest, amateur Scottish filmmakers Peter & Brian go all out to produce a film which they know will melt the hearts of even the toughest Australian audience.
A little love story about a little girl who likes a little boy and a little boy who likes his BMX bike.
Australians will bet on anything - but mice!? A fascinating and funny journey into the seedy underworld of amateur mouse racing.
Cute, itchy, and hard. Do you leave it alone... or eat it? Whatever you do - don't pick it!
Majestic, pretty surroundings, a quiet old horse, and three sweet members of the older generation - but don't be fooled. Something sinister is about to unfold.
Uncle Jonny is the best mate of a 7 year old who is daydreaming during class.
When a routine bust goes horribly wrong, a rookie ignores the book and his partner by placing his career on the line to bring his man down at any cost.
When shy, dorky Linda finds herself alone with her sister's hunky boyfriend Matt, she decides to make the most of situation...
What would you do if you crossed paths with one Australia's most notorius criminals?
A troubled young woman sneaks away from her partner during a holiday in the snow to a mysterious walk, deep in the forest.
Somewhere in the city a man is trapped, his only chance of escape lies in his imagination.
Lucas's father, a detective, visits a crime scene and asks him to wait in the car. Will he stay put - or is too tempting to see what's on the other side of the fence?
A movie is playing in Shaun's head complete with pirates, elves, romance, blasphemy... and all you can eat spring rolls!
Have you ever loved someone but didn't have the courage to tell them how you feel? If you got the opportunity, would you take a chance?
Walter has never met a person he couldn't scare. This changes when his new housemate Stacy moves in. Can Walter rise to the challenge?
300,000 people. 34 degrees. 3, 2, 1 and she's gone.
Les Naylor has a skeleton in his closet. The only other person that knows is his son. The secret? He's one in a million...
A half-empty travel bag lies abandoned on a table surrounded by junk. Or so we think...
Three hoods have just pulled off a heist and are waiting for the call to make their delivery. The dangerous work's over -- or is it?
Suzy is a sexy forty year old woman left to fend for herself. The land needs tending, the house is in need of repairs -- and her funds are limited. What's a girl gotta do to survive in the wild?
Gina and Daniel are madly in love. They arrange to meet for lunch at the cafe where they first met -- each armed with exciting "news".
With little else left in his world, one lonely robot does what he can to restore his only companion before time runs out.
There's three sides to every story, his, hers, and the truth and somewhere along the journey we come to that truth -- Tony Miller Director/ Founder of Dad's In Distress.
A man stands naked and alone in his torn apart living room. A kitchen knife lies limp amongst the broken glass on his floor. How can unraveling the pieces help change what has already happened? Can regret overcome fate?
A story about love, about family, about fish fingers and a game called Yahtzee!
Grey is a young woman lost beyond hope. Jilted, depressed and alone, she makes a life-ending decision on Valentines Day, when a hapless singing bear-o-gram changes the course of events.
Nancy has it all - the tits, the carefree life of an actress and a strong moral stance. Whereas Jane looks like a dyke and works for Telstra. Despite being polar-opposites both girls love the funny ways in which God works.
What if you woke up one morning and your neighbourhood had been overrun by baboons? What if there was nothing you could do and nowhere you could hide?
Nic and Shauna have their world turned upside down when a dance video from their childhood becomes a massive hit on the internet. Is stardom waiting just around the corner for Nic and Shauna?
Joel strives to be an edgy, confronting, independent filmmaker but he harbours a dark secret. Deep down he yearns for that most deplorable and disgusting of desires, to make a commercial hit.
Is life something that happens to everyone else?
A broken Man awakes to be confronted with his life, and the choices he's made. His past,present and future collide as he faces the inevitable...
Bill's life was simple and uncomplicated. Sammy's was contrived and controlled. Like a monkey with a gun, these two should never have met.
Two cops with too much time on their hands... May the force be with them.
Spike is only a few months old... and missing a testicle.
In her final act of desperation, Kathy turns to internet dating in the hopes of finding that special someone.
The over-active imaginations of rival brothers land them in trouble.
Signature Item = Dice
In an act of desperation, a father sets off into the night to commit a crime, while his wife waits anxiously for his return.
An irreverent mockumentary that gives new meaning to the term 'keeping it in the family'.
What is the true call of the wild? Here we travel down a very special river and are introduced to a wide variety of the animal kingdom who all contribute their name for the sake of music.
The sky is rough place. Where do birds go for revival? They go to bird therapy. Catharsis ensues.
A film about Sven Larsson, who was the first man on the moon. An education on Sven's early life and the Swedish Space Program of the 1960's.
Jonah dreams of being able to fly away from his life in the housing commission. But after an encounter at the local skate park, he finds his wings in an unexpected way.
You tell her you love her and she loves you. Things have never felt better. But one day, you notice something about her you hadn't noticed before.
If you had to leave everything you ever loved behind, except for one thing, what would you take with you? And if you lost that one thing, could you ever find your way home?
Friendship is tested when a guy realises his mate has gone and copied his haircut. Will he confront his true emotions?
We're all prisoners inside our own minds. Some of us are also more literally prisoners in jail, too, on account of committing crimes. This is the story of one such man.
An Applicant. An Interviewer. An office. But what exactly is the Applicant applying for?
On unkind city streets an off-key derelict liberates a device empowering him to create a symphony out of the world around him. When the orchestra becomes as big as the city itself, will The Maestro still be able to control his world of sound?
A confronting look at a filmmaker's personal journey to reach out to his dying father.
The things we do for love. How far would you go for the one you love?
Behind every photograph is a story. Is it the photographer's story to tell? What is Tom willing to risk to tell Julie's story?
We all remember how bad Y2K was. Well reinforce your doors and stock your cupboards, because it's happening all over again. Get down to your bunker and prepare yourself for Y2GAY.
Signature Item - Key
A young girl navigates her way through family grief.......
Ma and Pa have been married forever and they keep the magic alive by staying one step ahead of each other but how many steps are too many?
One mans faith in the medical profession is about to be "sorely" tested.
Tommy Franklin is a story of self redemption. He is trying to change the world - one smile at a time. After a close brush with death some years ago, this beautiful human is taking his God given right to boogie to the streets...and inspiring all that see him.
Jack would rather play an imaginary game of war on his own then hangout with his neighbour Lily... until a surprise attack changes everything
The best worst marriage proposal ever.
Benny and Grandad are best friends and never leave each other's side. They also run the most successful light refreshment stand in town. Yet all could change when an old neighbour decides to get in the way.
Two brothers and one matchbox car.
Trapped in a remote valley of the Blue Mountains and unable to find her sister, Celeste takes refuge inside her tent as a mysterious light in the forest terrorises her.
A young boy leaves home and embarks on an epic adventure, leaving a trail of lightbulbs everywhere he goes...
If you could tell the world one thing... what would it be?
Three soldiers find a photo booth in the middle of a war-torn landscape and soon realise it carries a strange but disturbing message for each of them.
A young man suffering from 'total colour-blindness' has the opportunity to see three colours: Red, Green and Blue - but only one at a time.
How far would you go to escape an uncomfortable situation?
Two inspectors interrogate an entertainer, who discovers that breaking the law is no laughing matter.
Sometimes you find friends in unwanted places.
Hosted by Adam Spencer and Yumi Stynes. Tropfest is Australia’s most prestigious short film festival and one of its most iconic cultural events. Founded in 1993 by film director John Polson as a small screening for family and friends, the festival now attracts a live national audience of more than 150,000 people. Tropfest is open to anyone who wishes to enter – regardless of their background or experience. Sixteen finalists are selected from an entry pool of around 700 entries and compete for more than $100,000 in prizes. This year’s Tropfest Signature Item (TSI) is ‘Balloon’.
The true retelling of a young man's perfect day and the unexpected fruition of justice.
When it rains, he pours.
Time Travel, it is easier done than said.
An ambitious soap actress, unable to find the authenticity in a break-up scene she is rehearsing, turns to her unsuspecting boyfriend, and plays out the scene for real.
A superficial girl can't stand her new boyfriend's monobrow. Unable to tell him, she enlist the help of a certain company to do her job. Her boyfriend heeds but also has a message for her.
There's a fine line between genius and insanity....
Scotty will learn a life lesson - deceiving your loved ones is a road that leads to ruin.
The Cash Cow on Channel 7's "Sunrise" enters the cash giveaway on Channel 9's rival program "Today."
Stranded in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, a man sets in motion an unlikely plan to protect his precious daughter.
With 50,000 volts aimed at his back, Eddie wonders how it all came to this.
Hold on tight.
Meet Raymond Borzelli - he dances to a different tune, living out his dreams as the superstar he was meant to be.
A speeding car: a mysterious man on a mission. His name is Carlos and he has only one thing on his mind -- and only minutes left to make it happen.
Are you a player?
After an awkward exchange, two strangers realise that picking up can be a tricky business.
What goes around comes around. Three stories are brought together and impact each other in a way they couldn't imagine.
Some times it takes a tragedy to change a person. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2013
Before you commit to that next relationship make sure you get an L.O.V.E Inspection first. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
Practice doesn't always make perfect. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2013
Meet Ricky Powell; self-styled "Lazy Hustler", street photographer and West Village legend. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
Just two cappuccino's and a... STEW Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
A desperate man, a derelict farmhouse, impending doom: What happens when DARKNESS COMES? Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22
Life is never still for long. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
A cab driver with a heart of gold and dad jokes aplenty runs a shady operation on the side... Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
The true story behind Australia's bikie war. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2013
A young girl watches on, as an attempted robbery takes a turn for the worse. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
Three's a crowd when it comes to domestics. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2013
A man and his work - until one day it is no longer the same. DSLR Film Winner of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
A young businessman decides to be the change he wishes to see in the world, one crazy costume at a time. People's Choice Award Winner or Tropfest Australia 22 2013
War is told differently through the eyes of a soldier. Third Place of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
SPRING is in the air...and it's time for a CHANGE! Second Place of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
True love can survive no matter what changes. Winner of Tropfest Australia 22 2013
When a distraught Bridesmaid discovers that her best friend, the Bride, slept with her ex-boyfriend - all hell breaks loose. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
A middle aged man dealing with depression suffers a very different kind of mid-life crisis. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
Love drives us crazy. Chocolate drives us crazier. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
Two stoners try to order pizza. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
Filmed over 18 years following the Vietnam War. A true story about westernised child refugees returning home for the first time learning the values of what matters most. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
What would you do with a million dollars? Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
What is the cost of a second chance? Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
A contemporary dreamtime story about the powerful and transcendent nature of love, and the importance of keeping Aboriginal culture and language alive. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
In the middle of the Mexican desert, an unsuspecting couple encounter a strange, abandoned child with terrifying powers... Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
A young lady falls in love and elopes with her family's butler, who happens to be a clumsy cardboard Robot from the future. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
Ever looked in the mirror and got to know yourself? Nikon DSLR Film Winner of Tropfest Australia 2014
Jemimah wants Tilly to have puppies. At any cost. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
Six Bondi residents -- all played by two men -- collide in a farcical tale as they try to bring meaning to their superficial lives. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 2014
The Good, The Bad and The Inflatable Third Prize Winner of Tropfest Australia 2014
What would change about your life if you found out that you only had days left to live? Second Prize Winner of Tropfest Australia 2014
The Grandmother of all excuses Winner of Tropfest Australia 2014
A man wakes up in a coffin and hears the voice of his wife outside. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
Deaf artist Angie Goto faces her fears to exhibit her work for the first time. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
'Hi my name is Benjamin Howard, I am 14 years old, my special interest is back to the future, and I love filming and movies.' Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
They say a picture tells a thousand words. Sometimes it's better to keep your mouth shut. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
Two dads get more than they bargained for on a playdate with their kids. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
A unique insight into what it’s like not to be unique. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
Radio Birdman exploded into an unsuspecting Sydney music scene in 1974 with a raw, high-energy rock n roll that polarised audiences, only to self-imploded five-years later. In the process they became one of the most evolutionary and influential bands Australia has ever produced. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
A former boxer who has battled alcohol addiction reflects on his rise from obscurity to sensationally win Australia's first light heavyweight boxing championship in 1989. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
You kids will be fine on your own for a minute, right? Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
A Tajmeni tail. Second Prize Winner of Tropfest Australia 24
Three Aussie blokes share the same closeted obsession: Taylor Allison Swift. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
A funny tale of deception, beer and secrecy between mates. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
30-year-old John hasn't left his parents garage in ten years - but today he could... in a time machine. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
A lonely zombie desperately craves company in a dead and empty world. Finalist of Tropfest Australia 24
A wannabe Gangster gets what's coming when working a ATM! Third Prize Winner of Tropfest Australia 24
A damsel in distress gets undressed when a man from the midwest puts to rest a world thats obsessed with the priceless, also know as "the shiny". Winner of Tropfest Australia 24
