Events - Tropfest - The World's Largest Short Film Festival

Event Info - Canberra

DETAILS:

Presented by: The ACT Government
Venue: Commonwealth Park
Address: Barrine Drive, Regatta Point
Date: Sunday 21 February 2010
Time: 3pm - 11pm
Cost: Free!

EVENT DAY:

Run Order

3pm: Event commences
3.05pm: DJ
4pm: Audience participation event
4.15pm: Screening of Tropfest Junior
5.15pm: Band
5.45pm: Live telecast from Sydney commences with Red Carpet arrivals
6pm: Live Music telecast from Sydney
6.30pm: Audience Participation events
7.20pm: Telecast of MC opener with Adam Spencer
7.30pm: Finalist Films (part 1)
8.30pm: Intermission with Audience Participation
9.00pm: Finalists Films (part 2)
10pm: Judging and Awards Ceremony
11pm: Event concludes

The event will finish at approximately 11:00pm. Please note, Movie Extra Tropfest is a live event - all times are approximate.

Food & Beverage

On-site food and beverage for sale from 2pm (including licenced bar). Pre-order picnic hampers available from 4 January 2010 by downloading on-line order form.

General Info

New premium seating areas with pre-booked seats including VIP parking, rest room facilities and hospitality on arrival can be purchased on-line from 7 December 2009.

Transportation

Patrons are encouraged to use public transport. ACTION buses will be running on the usual Sunday timetable which can be viewed at www.action.act.gov.au or phone their information line on 13 17 10.

Where to Park

Parking is available in Civic (park near Civic Pool and walk across the footbridge), or on the western side of Commonwealth Ave at Acton. No parking is available of Barrine Drive at Commonwealth Park.

Classification

The festival receives a M classification from the Office of Film and Literature Classification. Some of the films may contain course language, violence or sexual references. It is recommended for mature audiences of 15 years and over.