Tropfest by Urban Walkabout

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TROPFEST is back for a second time in 2013 and has a new home at Centennial Park! On December 8, we once again celebrate the country’s best short filmmakers with a day long festival of entertainment, food and incredible film talent.

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Australia’s most talented young filmmakers steal the show at Trop Jr, a showcase of the confidence and creativity of kids under the age of 15. Launched in 2008, Trop Jr now receives hundreds of entries from young filmmakers around the world, with the finalist films screening live at the event. Modelled on Tropfest, the annual event gives young filmmakers a theme or signature item to work with, ensuring the films are unique and made specifically for Trop Jr. Like Tropfest, Trop Jr is a free event and will start at 11am.

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The full-day event is an outdoor celebration of great stories and talented storytellers, complete with live music and entertainment, fabulous food and drink, red carpet arrivals followed by the highly anticipated film screenings and awards ceremony.

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Tropfest will take over Sydney’s Centennial Park on December 8, the second time the event will be held in 2013. The free event will see 16 finalist films selected from an entry pool of around 700 films, all competing for more than $100,000 worth of prizes. Finalist films are judged live on the night of the festival by a panel of high-profile industry and celebrity judges.

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In its 21st year and at a new location, Tropfest continues to entertain and inspire as Australia’s most prestigious short film festival. From humble roots the festival has grown into the largest of its kind in the world, with competitions held everywhere from New York to New Zealand, Morocco to Malaysia.

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For more information visit tropfest.com/au

Tropfest will be held at Brazilian Fields, in the very heart of Centennial Park. We recommend entry via the following gates:

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EVENT PROGRAM WHAT’S ON

HOW TO GET THERE Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park for $25.

11AM

Gates Open Trop Jr 2013 Program starts

Centennial Parklands is just minutes from the Sydney CBD and easily accessible by public or private transport.

3:00PM

Tropfest 2013 Program starts A selection of bands/artists will be performing for the afternoon

Tropfest encourage the use of public transport. For more information call 131 500 or visit 131500.com.au

5:50PM

APRA Tropscore

6PM

Red Carpet Arrivals

There is no event patron parking in Centennial Park, however limited parking is available a short walk away at Showground Field and Kippax for $20 and at the

7:30PM

Official Festival Program Commences

8PM

Finalist Films 1-8

9PM

Intermission (20 minutes)

9:20PM

Finalist Films 9-16

10PM

Judging Time Out

10:15PM

Award Ceremony and 2014 TSI Announcement

10:30PM

Live music performance

5 THINGS TO DO AT TROPFEST WATCH

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NB: Running order subject to change. Check tropfest.com/au for confirmed running times.

Tropfest showcases some of the best short films from around the world. Arrive by midday to check out the Trop Jr films, made by kids 15 years and younger.

EAT

From dumplings to culinary favourites from America’s deep south, you won’t go hungry at Tropfest.

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Some of Sydney’s most talented chefs will also unite at Tropfest, dishing up everything from soul food to Taiwanese-style dumplings. Popular Newtown restaurant Miss Peaches will delight with favourites such as shrimp gumbo, crawfish pies and tobacco-smoked chicken wings, all washed down with housemade sarsaparilla and ginger beer; Darlinghurst bar Lo-Fi will keep the cool cocktails coming; Johnny Wong’s Dumpling Bar will dish up signature buns, dumplings and pancakes; and The Vic on the Park will ensure you never go thirsty, serving craft beers and bar snacks.

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Past judges of Tropfest have included Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Geoffrey Rush, Russell Crowe and Samuel L Jackson. The Tropfest competition is now held in 5 territories around the world: Australia, North America, Arabia, South East Asia and New Zealand! Tropfest started accidently when in 1993, John Polson wanted to show a short film he’d made to family and friends, and over 200 people showed up! Today, it is seen by 100,000 people live at event and an enormous national and international audience via the SBS broadcast. The event takes its name from Sydney’s Tropicana Café, where it was launched by John Polson in 1993.

Mobility parking will also be available. Contact Tropfest on 8011 0290 for more information.

COMING BY BICYCLE? Centennial Parklands is cycle friendly, and a comfortable riding distance from the city, inner west or eastern suburbs of Sydney. Bike racks and a free and secure bike valet service will be available at the event. Head to sydneycycleways.net to find the right route for you.

LISTEN

Live bands will entertain crowds throughout the day and musical talent will also be celebrated through APRA Tropscore, a competition to create a musical score for a short film.

PLAY

When you’re not being entertained by the world’s most talented filmmakers and musicians, check out the activities in the Tropfest village – see map.

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The Tropfest Village will also feature a mix of retail markets and stalls.

WIN!

The ultimate Urban Walkabout Weekender

Let Urban Walkabout indulge your senses with the perfect Tropfest weekend of film, food and festivities. FIRST PRIZE includes tickets to Tropfest’s Roughcut, a night at Sydney’s hip designer hotel QT SYDNEY, dinner for two at GOWINGS BAR & GRILL followed by an exclusive day out at Tropfest with $150 to spend on food*. To enter head to:

URBANWALKABOUT.COM/ COMPETITIONS Entries close 28 November 2013. *Terms and conditions apply.

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