TROPFEST signature 2011 is the KEY.
February 24th 2010 06:29
John Polson was extremely pleased with the 18th instalment of his and now the worlds short film festival TROPFEST screened live in Sydneys domain on Sunday night. The first prize was taken out by long term entrant Abe Forsythe who admitted he has entered the festival at least 10 times over the last 15 years and was ecstatic to finally take home the first prize after so many attempts.
Festival Director John Polson
audience response was overwhelming. He deserved to win”.
But while the evening was an overall success, some members of the crowd were displeased with what seemed like an extended delay during interval and the organisers beginning to pack the event up before the films had finished screening.
Elijah Wood currently in town for HAPPY FEET 2
Following the entertainingTropJr around the corner from the main arena, the 60,000 plus crowd were briefly entertained by one of Australia's much loved rock bands Hoodoo Gurus before Adam Spencer took over the hosting duties.
And the PINEAPPLE goes to:
Host Adam Spencer and winner Abe Forsythe
FIRST PRIZE - WINNER
Film: Shock
Director: Abe Forsythe
State: NSW
Presented by: Elijah Wood
1ST Prize Trophy
Presented by DINOSAUR DESIGNS
A tailored trip for the winning Director to meet with agents, executives and industry representatives in LA. Includes 1 return flight and 5 nights accommodation.
Presented by TROPFEST
A ROBOCAMpro (valued over $13,000)
Presented by ROBOCAMpro
$5,000 Cash
$15,000 credit at Orion Film and Television Studios in Melbourne
$7,000 Credit for Sound Edit & Mix - Presented by Song Zu
$3,000 worth of lighting hire- Presented by XYTECH Australia Pty Ltd
1x Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling Bundle (valued at $1,000)
Presented by Entertainment Partners
A gift voucher for a selection of screenplays to the value of $1,000
Presented by Cinemarket
A director’s attachment on an Australian project and an Associate Membership to ADG (valued at $550) - Presented by the Australian Directors Guild
Registration to SPAA Fringe or SPAA Conference 2010 - Presented by the Screen Producers Association of Australia
6 cases of MadFish Wines
12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
12 month, 7 day subscription to The Sydney Morning Herald (valued at $356)
Toni Collette
Film: My Neighbourhood Has Been Overrun By Baboons
Director: Cameron Edser & Michael Richards
State: SA
Presented by: Toni Collette
Prize:
$3,500 Cash
Presented by ACMI Australian Centre for the Moving Image
A choice of either Movie Magic Budgeting or Movie Magic Scheduling (valued at $699)
Presented by Entertainment Partners
A gift voucher for a selection of screenplays to the value of $500 - Presented by Cinemarket
12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
THIRD PRIZE
Film: Last Roll Of The Dice
Director: Matthew Chuang
State: NSW
Presented by: Warwick Thornton
Prize:
$2, 500 Cash
Presented by Dendy Cinemas
A choice of either Movie Magic Budgeting or Movie Magic Scheduling (valued at $699)
Presented by Entertainment Partners
A gift voucher for a selection of screenplays to the value of $500
Presented by Cinemarket
12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
BEST MALE ACTOR
Film: Happenstance
Director: John Marsh
Actor: Clarke
State: NSW
Presented by: Jessica Marais
Prize: $3, 000 Cash
Donated by Nicole Kidman
Michael and Peter Spieirg
BEST FEMALE ACTOR
Film: The Last Roll of The Dice
Director: Matthew Chuang
Actor: Bel Delia
State: NSW
Presented by: Peter Spierig
Prize: $3, 000 Cash
Donated by Nicole Kidman
BEST COMEDY
Film: Shock
Director: Abe Forsythe
State: NSW
Presented by: Adam Hill & Alan Brough
Prize: $1, 000 Cash
Presented by Zapruder’s Other Films
BEST ANIMATION AWARD
Film: Testicle
Director: Sheldon Lieberman & Igor Coric
State: QLD
Presented by: Michael Spierig
Prize: $1, 000 Cash
Presented by Animal Logic
Genevieve Clay - 2009 Tropfest Winner
BEST EDITING
Film: Fish Lips
Editor: Brendan Jenkins
Director: Duane Fogwell
State: NSW
Presented by: Genevieve Clay
Prize: $1,000 Cash and $2,000 worth of post production services
Presented by Engine
BEST SCREENPLAY
Film: No Dice Hollywood
Writer: Paul Watters
Director: Paul Watters
State: NSW
Presented by: David Michôd
Prize: $1,500 Cash
Presented by PNAN Youth Arts Festival
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Film: No Dice Hollywood
Cinematographer: Tov Belling
Director: Paul Watters
State: NSW
Presented by: Andrew Lesnie
Prize: $1,500 Cash
Presented by KODAK
12 month complimentary membership to the Australian Cinematography Society
Presented by the Australian Cinematography Society
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Film: My Neighbourhood Has Been Overrun By Baboons
Sound Designer/ Composer: The Dairy Brothers
Director: Cameron Edser & Michael Richards
State: SA
Presented by: Vince Jones
Prize: $1, 000 Cash
Presented by Song Zu
WOMEN IN FILM AWARD
Film: Happenstance
Co-producer and writer: Katie May Johnson
Director: John Marsh
State: NSW
Presented by: Marian MacGowen
Prize: Awarded for excellence with the aim to encourage and support Australian emerging female filmmaking talent.
$7,000 Credit for Sound Edit & Mix
Presented by Song Zu
A weekend production kit (camera, lights, sound) and access to an editing suite for one week (valued at $2,250)
Presented by Metro Screen
Hoodoo Gurus liven up at the crowd
2010 marks the addition of a new category of mobile phone film entrants. Of the 62 entrants the Telstra Mobile Masterpieces competition selected 3 finalists this year. Like the other Trop competitions the Telstra Mobile Masterpieces must also be 7 minutes or under in length.
TELTRA MOBILE MASTERPIECES
Film: Missing You
Director: Gerry Tacovsky
State: NSW
Prize: $5, 000 Cash
Presented by Telstra
Participation on a Telstra commercial shoot with leading Australian advertising agency Belgiovane Williams Mackay
A Telstra Next GT™ Mobile Phone (valued at $829)
Telstra starter kit and $100 mobile credit
12 month subscription to BigPond® DVD Rentals (valued at $240)
12 month, 7 day subscription to The Sydney Morning Herald (valued at $356)
12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
RUNNERS UP
A Telstra Next G™ Mobile Phone (valued at $829) plus Telstra starter kit and $100 mobile credit.
At the end of the night, John Polson announced the ‘TSI’ for Tropfest 2011 is ‘KEY’.
www.tropfest.com
PHOTOS: ©MOVIECENTRE AUSTRALIA 2010 (photos: Simon J Cawte)
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