Tropfest is unique in that all films made for the festival must include the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI). The TSI changes each year and it shows us that films have been made specifically that year’s festival. The TSI can be interpreted by filmmakers in any way.
The Tropfest New York 2012 TSI is “Bagel”
Past TSI’s from Australia have included:
2011 Key
2010 Dice
2009 Spring
2008 The number 8
2007 Sneeze
2006 Bubble
2005 Umbrella
2004 Hook
2003 Rock
2002 Match
2001 Horn
2000 Bug
1999 Chopsticks
1998 Kiss
1997 Pickle
1996 Teaspoon
1995 Coffee bean
1994 Muffin
1993 No TSI
