Tropfest 2013

Overview

Can a taxi driver change the world? Should we be able to inspect our future lovers before investing in them, in much the same way we do our cars? What would happen, were a long-repressed and rather unpleasant memory to have a sudden reawakening in your brain?

These are just a sprinkling of the stories to be brought to the big screen at this year's Tropfest. In responding to the 2013 signature item, 'Change', the 16 finalists found themselves thinking about death, addiction, immigration, growing old and love, amongst other preoccupations. Short-film fanatics heading to new venue Centennial Park on December 8 for the world's biggest short film festival can expect an eclectic mix of documentaries, mockumentaries, comedies, thrillers and dramas.

"We are thrilled by the strength, creativity and originality of the films submitted," said Tropfest founder and director John Polson. "The ideas, influences and filmmaking approaches are never the same — and that's been no different this time around."

Gates open at 11am, with the films commencing at 8pm. The Trop Jnr screening and musical guests Lenka, Busby Marou, Illy and Tina Arena will fill the intervening hours of picnicking. Look for food and drink offerings from Miss Peaches, Lo-Fi, Johnny Wong’s Dumpling Bar and The Vic in Enmore.