Tropfest Featured Films

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  LET IT RAIN

  DIRECTOR: Matt Hardie
  PRODUCER: Matt Hardie & Chris Byrnes

  STATE: NSW

  SYNOPSIS: When it rains, he pours.

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  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

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  DIRECTOR: Trent Holmes, Bassett Dickson
  PRODUCER: Trent Holmes, Bassett Dickson
  STATE: QLD

  “If you’re out of your cage, by all means, flap your wings.”

• In 2012, New York-based filmmaker Alexander Poe found out about Tropfest in the nick of time. Using a ‘Bagel’ for inspiration (‘Bagel’ was the Tropfest Signature Item in 2012), Poe quickly pulled together a script and a crew and made the fantastic short ‘The Break-Up Tour’. The film went on to win 2^nd place at Tropfest New York and confirmed that Poe is certainly one emerging filmmaker to keep an eye out for. Watch the film HERE and read on to find out more about Poe’s Tropfest story:

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  TIME

  DIRECTOR: Liam Connor
  PRODUCER: Lucas Thyer, Julie Forster, Brad Francis

  STATE: QLD

  SYNOPSIS: Time Travel, it is easier done than said.

• 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.

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  Director: Mark Constable
  Producer/s: Mark Constable & Tom Heuzenroeder

  Uncle Jonny is the best mate of a 7 year old who is daydreaming during class.His Auntie Janice has a nice house by the water and is doing really well.
  His Uncle Timmy keeps things hidden in his wardrobe.
  His Auntie Jerry said he’s got a fiery temper and a high libido.
  His Uncle Jonny said girls will love it.

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  A confronting look at a filmmaker’s personal journey to reach out to his dying father.

  Directed by Jason van Genderen
  Tropfest Australia
  Runner Up 2011

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.