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Tropfest 2018 to Focus on Diversity & Representation

Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 8:44 am | Tropfest NZ

The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest Australia , is calling for entries, encouraging submissions from filmmakers that showcase Australia’s vibrancy and diversity. More >>

Tropfest NZ 2017 Finalists Announced

Wednesday, 1 February 2017, 4:53 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand today announced the 16 talented filmmakers whose films will screen to a live audience and judging panel on February 18 at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, Taranaki. More >>

Melanie Lynskey & Tearepa Kahi join Tropfest

Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 2:02 pm | Tropfest NZ

In a vote of confidence for the longevity of the festival, Tropfest NZ today announced the addition of Melanie Lynskey and Tearepa Kahi as festival ambassadors, adding even more weight to an already impressive ambassador line-up. More >>

Avalon Film And TV Studios Continuing Sponsorship

Monday, 18 July 2016, 4:09 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand has today announced Wellington’s Avalon Film & Television Studios will be continuing their sponsorship of the short film festival as the official Studio Partner. More >>

Film Industry Rejoices After Tropfest NZ Saved By White Knig

Monday, 27 June 2016, 10:57 am | Tropfest NZ

Two sponsors have come to the aid of Tropfest NZ after it was announced on Tuesday June 21st the festival did not have enough funding to present a 2017 competition and event. More >>

Tropfest NZ - Over For Now

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 4:41 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand announced this morning that they would not be presenting a fifth festival in 2017. More >>

Back O’ the Bus Wins Tropfest NZ 2016

Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 11:15 am | Tropfest NZ

New Plymouth hobby filmmaker, Hannah Taylor has earned the top spot at Tropfest NZ 2016 with her documentary/biopic short Back o’ the Bus . More >>

Tropfest Finalist Film Disqualified

Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 12:26 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest announced today the 2016 finalist film ‘Be Home Soon’ has been disqualified as a finalist after it was discovered a link to the first version of the film was posted on facebook. More >>

Tropfest NZ 2016 Finalists Announced

Monday, 18 January 2016, 10:49 am | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand today announced the 16 talented filmmakers whose films will screen to a live audience and judging panel on February 27 at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, Taranaki. More >>

Tropfest New Zealand Announces New Partnership

Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 12:02 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand Announces New Partnership Tropfest New Zealand has today announced an exciting new partnership with Wellington’s Avalon Film & Television Studios for the 2016 festival. More >>

Tropfest NZ – Business as usual

Thursday, 12 November 2015, 1:42 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest NZ – Business as usual TROPFEST PTY LTD announced yesterday that the December 6 Tropfest Australia short film festival screening will not be taking place as scheduled. Director John Polson announced last night that Tropfest Australia will ... More >>

Tropfest NZ Opens for Entries

Monday, 13 July 2015, 10:53 am | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest NZ Opens for Entries Entries to Tropfest NZ 2016 were officially opened at a launch party held in Wellington on Thursday 9th July. TAFT CEO Suzanne Porter and Tropfest International Managing Director Michael Laverty announced the prizes ... More >>

Every Moment Counts at Tropfest 2015

Wednesday, 18 February 2015, 9:50 am | Tropfest NZ

Auckland short film writer and director Gabriel Reid has earned the top spot at Tropfest NZ 2015 with his seven-minute film ‘Every Moment’. More >>

Tropfest NZ 2015 Finalists Announced

Thursday, 22 January 2015, 4:27 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand today announced the 16 gifted filmmakers whose films will screen to a live audience and judging panel on Valentine’s Day, February 14 at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, Taranaki. The final 16 short films include a ... More >>

Getty Images Brings Partnership And Prizes to Tropfest NZ

Thursday, 4 September 2014, 12:43 pm | Tropfest NZ

Getty Images , the global leader in digital media, is now the Official Photography, Video and Production Music Partner for Tropfest NZ, providing free access to its library of content for competition entrants. More >>

Everything We Loved Writer Director in Tropfest Lineup

Friday, 15 August 2014, 11:00 am | Tropfest NZ

Max Currie, writer/director of recently released New Zealand feature film Everything We Loved , completes the lineup of presenters for Tropfest Roughcut NZ 2014. More >>

Australian Star of Stage And Screen Headed to Roughcut

Monday, 4 August 2014, 2:22 pm | Tropfest NZ

Acclaimed Australian actor and stage and screen writer Tony Briggs will speak at Tropfest Roughcut NZ on 4 September 2014. More >>

US Digital Film Expert To Speak at Tropfest Roughcut NZ

Friday, 25 July 2014, 11:12 am | Tropfest NZ

A long-time marketing professional, Sheri Candler identified social media as a potential marketing tool when it was in its very infancy. She began to explore how creators and artists could utilize this new development to sell their own works, and soon ... More >>

Tropfest NZ Announces Major Cash Prize for 2015 Winner

Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 4:29 pm | Tropfest NZ

Tropfest New Zealand is actively encouraging the next generation of New Zealand filmmaking talent by increasing its First Prize package with a take home cash prize of $10,000. More >>

Boutique Weekend for Tropfest NZ Logline Competition Winner

Friday, 7 February 2014, 1:59 pm | Tropfest NZ

The winner of Tropfest NZ’s logline competition goes to passionate Hamilton film lover Yvette Shore with her entry: A naïve young Maori priest serving in New York finds a pair of ornate designer women’s sunglasses has been left in one of his ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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