ICYMI: Tropfest is BACK. Australia’s most iconic short film festival returns on Feb 22, 2026 in Centennial Park, Sydney - and submissions open Dec 1, 2025. This year’s Tropfest Signature Item (TSI) is: ‘HOURGLASS’ ⏳ Every entry must include it, how you use it is up to you. Brand-new films. Bold new voices. One epic night of storytelling. But don’t just take it from us… Here’s what a few of our friends had to say. 🎬 @therackaracka @nashedgerton @lyanna_kea @thebrunaverse @macfarlanebros @ididath
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Everyone has a story to tell and those stories deserve an audience. Create a short film 7 minutes or less with this year's TSI: ROSE to tell your story. Get your entries in before Jan 11 to be part of the largest short film festival in the world. With only one month to go, better get those cameras rolling! | Tropfest
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