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THE WORLD'S LARGEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The world’s largest short film festival

Stories that connect us

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WATCH THE 2026 WINNERS

The films premiering at Tropfest 2026 now on YouTube

Crescendo

Lianne Mackessy
Winner: 1st Place
Winner: NIDA Emerging Talent Award:
Best Female Actress, Laura Bunting
Winner: Tropfest Runways

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WE DON’T TAKE BREAKS

Jasper Sharpe
Winner: Second Place
Winner: NIDA Emerging Talent Award:
Best Male Actor, Ben Kell Award

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SILENT NIGHT

Nicky Tyndale-Biscoe
Winner: Third Place
Winner: Pandora Women’s Brilliance Award, Nicky Tyndale-Biscoe

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PROJECT HOURGLASS:

Benjamin Matthews
Winner: Best Cinematography Pres by Sony, Josh Flavell
Winner: People’s Choice Award Pres by CommBank
Winner: Tropfest Runways Award

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NO THANK YOU

Georgina Haig
Winner: Chery Acceleration Award

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THE END

Sean Bayles
Winner: Tropicana Award

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BLUE ORCHIDS

DeTaysha McFarland
Winner: YouTube Wildcard Competition

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MEET OUR JURY PRESIDENT

We’re proud to announce Margot Robbie as the Jury President for Tropfest 2026!

Margot will be joined by a panel of world-class creatives whose work has shaped modern storytelling, both in Australia and on the global stage. From bold first-time filmmakers to established voices pushing the boundaries of the form, Tropfest has always been judged by people who understand the power of a great story and what it takes to bring one to life.

The full jury lineup will be announced soon.

Tropfest is where new voices break through, stories are shared under the stars, and thousands gather to experience the power of short form films, together.

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