Short film festivals have been running for over 20 years and are global occasions throughout the year aiming to collaborate the best in the world of film.
Many shorts and directors gain recognition from festivals. Many aspiring directors and crew gain valuable contacts and even some short leading to sponsorship or funding opportunities for future features.
When English Film director, Shane Meadows was a rookie director, he was aware they're was nowhere for directors to screen films they had made so created a festival in his location area called 'Six of The Best'. The festival include work of his and other locals.
There are short film festivals in all the world continents and over 50+ countries. They attract a wide verity of people and many critics.
TropFest is stated to be the world's largest film festival. Founded by award- winning actor/ director John Polson. He established TropFest in 1993 for friends and family at the Tropicana Cafe in Sydney, Australia.
The reputation of Tropfest is world-renowed for discovering new filmmaking talents. The festivals give a platform and exposure to premiun short films. The festival is set outdoors and is an entertainment experience above most all.
'You’re going to see people who make movies for Tropfest go on to win Academy Awards, there’s no doubt about it.’
George Miller, Oscar-Winning Director of 'Happy Feet', Tropfest Patron and Judge
MOVIE EXTRA TROPFEST 2011 is officially scheduled for SUNDAY 20 FEBRUARY - entries close THURSDAY 6 JANUARY!
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