Short film
Tropfest
Entries open Dec
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Short films including titles and credits, incorporating the 2027 signature item NECKLACE. Competition directors must be Australian citizens or permanent residents; international filmmakers may screen out of competition. World premiere required, with finalist exclusivity until 31 March 2027.
Key details
- Festival dates
- 13 Feb 2027 (13 Feb – 13 Feb 2027)
- Submission window
- Opens Dec · Closes early Jan (deadline 5 Jan 2027)
- Entry fees
- $65 early bird · $95 standard; currency unconfirmed
- Submit via
- Direct portal (festival website)
- Maximum runtime
- 7 minutes
Sources
This listing summarises what Tropfest publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://www.tropfest.com/
- Submissions: https://www.tropfest.com/enter
- Also see: https://www.tropfest.com/terms-and-conditions
Details last checked against these sources on 9 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 9 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/tropfest.