Entry to SonyTropfest 2008 has closed!
January 18th 2008 02:04
This year the festival received nearly 600 entries from NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, WA,
QLD and ACT which is a little down on previous years, but still shows the huge number of budding directors actors and cinematographers out in this big wide land down under.
Preselection judging will take place next week. TROPFESTS panel of nine industry professionals will watch each entry and choose a shortlist for consideration by Festival Founder and Creative Director John Polson.
The 16 Finalists will be confirmed during the week commencing Monday 28th January. In addition, this year, the Participate Film Academy has generously given Sony Tropfest three scholarships to award to three short listed filmmakers to encourage their development and interest in film production.
• One full scholarship to Participate feature filmmaking course
• Two half scholarships to Participate feature filmmaking course
Award winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony at Sony Tropfest Sunday 17th February 2008.
Sony Tropfest 2008 Finalist Films will premiere on Sunday 17th February 2008! Grab a picnic basket and head to your nearest venue for a fun-filled day!
Sydney:
The Domain, Sydney
Presented by Sony Tropfest
Info – (02) 9368 0434
Melbourne:
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne
Presented by Sony Tropfest and the City Of Melbourne
Grounds open from 3pm
Info – (02) 9368 0434
Brisbane:
Suncorp Piazza, South Bank, Brisbane
Presented by QPIX
Ground open from 4.00pm
Info – (07) 3392 2633
Canberra:
Stage 88 Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Presented by the National Capital Authority
Commences at 4pm
Info - 1300 88 22 72
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Hobart:
Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Presented by Salamanca Arts Centre & Wide Angle Tasmania in association with Screen Tasmania
Commences at 5pm
Info – (03) 6234 8414
Adelaide:
Rundle Park the Pétanque Court adgacent to The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide
Presented by Media Resource Centre & Mercury Cinema
Commences at 3:30pm to 11:30pm
Info – (08) 8410 0979
Perth:
Princess May Park, Fremantle
Presented by the Film and Television Institute
Gates open 6.30pm and films commence at 7:45pm (Perth time)
Info – (08) 9431 6700
Regional:
Presented by the Australian Film Commission Regional Digital Satellite Network
Commences at 6:30pm
• Hervey Bay Cinemas 5, Hervey Bay (Qld)
• Forum Cinema 6, Wagga Wagga (NSW)
• Rosepoint Cinemas, Singleton (NSW)
• Regent Theatre, Yarram (Vic)
• CMax, Devonport (TAS)
• Cinema Augusta, Port Augusta (SA)
• Orana Cinemas, Albany (WA)
• Katherine Cinemas 3, Katherine (NT)
Info – Visit www.tropfest.com for venue contact numbers
QLD and ACT which is a little down on previous years, but still shows the huge number of budding directors actors and cinematographers out in this big wide land down under.
Preselection judging will take place next week. TROPFESTS panel of nine industry professionals will watch each entry and choose a shortlist for consideration by Festival Founder and Creative Director John Polson.
The 16 Finalists will be confirmed during the week commencing Monday 28th January. In addition, this year, the Participate Film Academy has generously given Sony Tropfest three scholarships to award to three short listed filmmakers to encourage their development and interest in film production.
• One full scholarship to Participate feature filmmaking course
• Two half scholarships to Participate feature filmmaking course
Award winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony at Sony Tropfest Sunday 17th February 2008.
Sony Tropfest 2008 Finalist Films will premiere on Sunday 17th February 2008! Grab a picnic basket and head to your nearest venue for a fun-filled day!
Sydney:
The Domain, Sydney
Presented by Sony Tropfest
Info – (02) 9368 0434
Melbourne:
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne
Presented by Sony Tropfest and the City Of Melbourne
Grounds open from 3pm
Info – (02) 9368 0434
Brisbane:
Suncorp Piazza, South Bank, Brisbane
Presented by QPIX
Ground open from 4.00pm
Info – (07) 3392 2633
Canberra:
Stage 88 Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Presented by the National Capital Authority
Commences at 4pm
Info - 1300 88 22 72
Hobart:
Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Presented by Salamanca Arts Centre & Wide Angle Tasmania in association with Screen Tasmania
Commences at 5pm
Info – (03) 6234 8414
Adelaide:
Rundle Park the Pétanque Court adgacent to The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide
Presented by Media Resource Centre & Mercury Cinema
Commences at 3:30pm to 11:30pm
Info – (08) 8410 0979
Perth:
Princess May Park, Fremantle
Presented by the Film and Television Institute
Gates open 6.30pm and films commence at 7:45pm (Perth time)
Info – (08) 9431 6700
Regional:
Presented by the Australian Film Commission Regional Digital Satellite Network
Commences at 6:30pm
• Hervey Bay Cinemas 5, Hervey Bay (Qld)
• Forum Cinema 6, Wagga Wagga (NSW)
• Rosepoint Cinemas, Singleton (NSW)
• Regent Theatre, Yarram (Vic)
• CMax, Devonport (TAS)
• Cinema Augusta, Port Augusta (SA)
• Orana Cinemas, Albany (WA)
• Katherine Cinemas 3, Katherine (NT)
Info – Visit www.tropfest.com for venue contact numbers
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