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Movie Extra Tropfest 2010

Hi there,

Thank you to everyone who attended Movie Extra Tropfest 2010! 

Sunday 21 February 2010 saw thousands of eager punters flock to the Domain, Sydney and venues across Australia to view the premiere of the 16 Finalist Films.  Gathering its biggest crowd to date, Movie Extra Tropfest 2010 also attracted a panel of highly esteemed judges Michael & Peter Spierig (Director & Writers Daybreakers), Elijah Wood (Actor Lord of the Rings, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City), Toni Collette (Actor United States of Tara,  LIttle Miss Sunshine, About a Boy) and David Michôd (Writer & Director Animal Kingdom).

A big congratulations goes out to Abe Forsythe for his short film SHOCK taking out First Prize!  A previous entrant and finalist, Abe's memorable short film received a collective gasp of laughter and applause nationwide.  For a full list of winners and prizes, click here.

Vote for YOUR favourite Movie Extra Tropfest film from the 16 finalists or 3 Telstra Mobile Masterpieces and you could win a VIP trip for two to Tropfest New York.  Just SMS the name of the film, your full name and state to 0448 300 500 to nominate it for the Telstra Crowd Pleaser Award.  For more details, click here.

Didn't make it down to the festival this year? You can catch all the finalist films on our ninemsn Video Portal here www.ninemsn.com/tropfest.

Inspired by this year's finalist films? Make your own! The Tropfest Signature Item for 2011 has already been announced - KEY! Unlock the filmmaker within and start brainstorming for next year's competition.

Regards,

The Movie Extra Tropfest Team

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