CARGO
DIRECTOR: Ben Howling & Yolanda Ramke
PRODUCER: Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke, Marcus Newman & Daniel Foeldes
STATE: NSW
SYNOPSIS: Stranded in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, a man sets in motion an unlikely plan to protect the precious cargo he carries: his infant daughter.
THE BREAK-UP TOUR
Directed by Alexander Poe
‘The Break-Up Tour’ follows a couple on a very personal tour of Greenwich Village.
Alexander Poe is a writer/actor/director. His first feature film, ‘Ex-Girlfriends,’ will be released in the fall. Past work has played at the Tribeca Film Festival, the NYC Fringe, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Director/Producer: Damon Gameau
State: Victoria
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
When shy, dorky Linda finds herself alone with her sister’s hunky boyfriend Matt, she decides to make the most of situation…
Directed by Rachel Givney
Tropfest Australia
2009
Today marks the start of the Tropfest NY 2013 Call For Entries period! After a hugely successful 2012 competition, which saw Portland-based filmmaker Josh Leake take out the top prize of $20,000 and a ‘week of meetings’ with industry players in Los Angeles supported by Motion Picture Association, Tropfest returns to New York City bigger and better.
I’M HAPPY
Michael Neithardt
I’M HAPPY follows a young man at the moment of death being forced to face the regrets of his life.
Michael Neithardt began his career as Assistant to Miramax Film’s Bob Weinstein. He’s held posts at MTV Networks, Sony Music, ran Stardust Studios NY and currently is an Executive Producer at Psyop NY. He works extensively in theater as an actor and producer.
TIME
DIRECTOR: Liam Connor
PRODUCER: Lucas Thyer, Julie Forster, Brad Francis
STATE: QLD
SYNOPSIS: Time Travel, it is easier done than said.
DIRECTOR: Rupert Reid
PRODUCER: Matthew Reeder
STATE: NSW
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?
LEMONADE STAND
DIRECTOR: Alethea Jones
PRODUCER: Julian Vincent Costanzo, Tim Potter, Alethea Jones
STATE: VIC
Running the most successful light refreshment stand in town is a delight for Benny and Granddad, until long-time neighbour Kevin ‘Fanny’ Dawson decides to interfere.
Malcolm Gladwell
Today Tropfest announced that Academy Award winning producer Fisher Stevens (The Cove), Journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell (The New Yorker, The Tipping Point, Blink), and WNYC host Leonard Lopate will be among the Judges at Tropfest New York on June 22nd in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Other jurors will be announced soon. Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) will host the festivities.
BETTER THAN SINATRA
DIRECTOR: Jefferson Grainger
PRODUCER: Jefferson Grainger
STATE: NSW
SYNOPSIS: Every other day, Raymond Borzelli, elderly pensioner, wanders the streets of Sydney, seeking out music to dance to, a small taste of fame, and a few hours of happiness.
Chairlift
Tropfest New York has announced its musical acts for the upcoming festival and they include some of the most exciting names from the current Brooklyn music scene. Popular indie duo Chairlift will headline the event, with Neon Indian (DJ Set), Bear In Heaven, Ghost Beach and People Get Ready also taking the stage at Prospect Park on June 22nd. Read more…
Malcolm Gladwell
Today Tropfest announced that Academy Award winning producer Fisher Stevens (The Cove), Journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell (The New Yorker, The Tipping Point, Blink), and WNYC host Leonard Lopate will be among the Judges at Tropfest New York on June 22nd in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Other jurors will be announced soon. Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) will host the festivities. Read more…
