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THE WORLD’S LARGEST

SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

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Tropfest 2027

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a culture lover in Sydney or around the world, you can be a part of Tropfest this year.

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TROPFEST 2026

Meet some of the stories from Tropfest 2026. Watch the replay live streamed on YouTube.

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EXPLORE THE FILMS
EXPLORE THE FILMS
WATCH 2026 LIVESTREAM
WATCH 2026 LIVESTREAM

BIG IDEAS YOUNG FILMMAKERS.

Trop Jr is a place for the next generation of storytellers. Find the current entry information on the Trop Jr page.

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take your story further.

Go behind the craft at Roughcut. Discover conversations, practical learning and perspectives from across filmmaking.

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EVERY STORy STARTS SOMEHWERE.

A short film. An audience. A chance to be seen.

Discover the story of Tropfest and the filmmakers who have been part of it.

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Films, festival news and the moments in between.

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