Op Shop Find Had These Grannies Buzzing 😏
It came in a box. No name. No job description. Just a strange donation that three women at an Op Shop were determined to sell for $3.50.
🎬 The Op Shop
🎥 Directed and produced by Lee Rogers
🏆 Tropfest 2011 Preselection
📺Watch the full film on the Tropfest YouTube Channel (link in bio).
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993.
Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏🎥
🎬 Crescendo | Tropfest Winner 2026 🏆
A new mother’s babysitting plans fall through on the morning of an audition for a career-defining role.
🎥 Directed by: Lianne Mackessy (@liannemackessy )
🎬 Produced by: Chhayly Moek, Lianne Mackessy, Laura Bunting, James Pope
🏆 Tropfest 2026 Winner
🌟 Best Actress Award: Laura Bunting
📺 Watch the full film on the Tropfest YouTube Channel (Link in Bio)
The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993.
Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your story belongs here. 🌏🎥
#tropfest #shortfilm #viral #tropfest2026
The Tropfest 2026 Jury is officially complete.
Leading the charge as Jury President is Margot Robbie, joined by an extraordinary lineup of global and Australian storytellers:
James Cameron (appearing virtually)
Sarah Snook
Taron Egerton
Bruna Papandrea
Danny Philippou
Dylan River
Charlotte White (The People’s Judge)
Tropfest Founder John Polson (@i_am_polson ) says, “This jury really captures what Tropfest has always been about — bold ideas and fearless storytelling.”
We are so close now!
Feb 22 | Brazilian Fields, Centennial Park | FREE
Live in Sydney and streamed worldwide on YouTube.
#Tropfest2026 #MargotRobbie #JamesCameron #SarahSnook TaronEgerton BrunaPapandrea DannyPhilippou DylanRiver
A Night at the Pub Shouldn’t Need Special Effects 😭
The table is set. The dinner is ready. Steve is “stuck at the office.” In today’s world of phone technology, can Kate and Steve keep the romance alive? Steve thinks he’s found the perfect app for marital bliss. Kate might disagree.
🎬 Faketime
🎥 Director & Producer: Rupert Le Poer Trench @rupertlepoertrench
🏆 Tropfest Australia 2011 Shortlist
📺 Catch the full film on our YouTube Channel
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993. Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.l
A Good Tradie Is Hard To Find 🤣
When a builder takes advantage of his apprentice, he finds out the hard way never to underestimate anyone.
🎬 Apprentice of the Year
🎥 Directed by Justin Evans
🏆 Tropfest Australia 2014 Pre Selection
📺 Catch the full film on our YouTube Channel
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993.
Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏🎥
#tropfest #shortfilm #viral #comedy
He started it in a Sydney café in 1993.
Now it’s the world’s largest short film festival.
This week on @abcaustralianstory : “The Hustler.” Tropfest founder & director John Polson (@i_am_polson ), in his own words.
Monday 11 May, 8pm. ABC TV and iview. 🎬
#AustralianStory #Tropfest
This Is NOT What They Mean by “Man’s Best Friend” 😳
Three mates debate whether their friend is responsible enough to own a pet… but the “pet” locked in the basement isn’t exactly what you think it is…
🎬 Pet
🎥 Directed by Luke Shanahan
🏆Tropfest Australia 2011 Shortlist
📺 Catch the full film on our YouTube Channel
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993. Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏🎥
#tropfest #shortfilm #viral #comedy #joshlawson
TROP JR IS BACK.
The world’s largest short film festival, for kids by kids. Proudly powered by @actf_oz
This year’s Signature Item: MAP. 🗺️
Open to young filmmakers from around Australia, 15 and under. Enter solo, as a team, or through your school. No big budget required. Just a great story.
Submissions open Thursday 21 August. Close Friday 18 September. Grand Final this November.
Know a young filmmaker? Tag them.
Link in bio for masterclasses, resources, and the full call. 🎬
#TropJr2026 #ACTF #Tropfest
Nobody Talks About the Struggles of Being a Serial Killer 😂
A would-be victim and a homicidal maniac discover that murder is a lot harder when it’s too dark to find your knife.
🎬 Too Dark
🎥 Directed by Sean Lahiff
🏆 Tropfest Australia 2014 Shortlist
📺 Catch the full film on our YouTube Channel
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993. Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏🎥
#tropfest #shortfilm #viral #comedy #tropfest2026
🎬 Teachers! Got students who love storytelling, media or making videos on their phone? 📱
This Trop Jr Masterclass is a must! Emerging Australian director Charlotte McLaverty made her finalist short film at just 15 and she is sharing exactly how she did it. From scripts and storyboards to filming smarter with everyday materials, students will see how creative choices can turn a simple idea into something screen ready. The session also includes a live DIY filmmaking demo your students can try at home or school.
📅 Thursday, 7 May
⏰ 12:30PM – 1:15PM AEST
Perfect for classrooms bursting with creative ideas.
🔗 Link in bio to register!
#OzKidsTV #Tropfest #TropJr @tropfest
The Shawshank Obstruction 😂
Trevor has broken out of prison and is crawling his way to freedom through a putrid sewage pipe. There’s only one hurdle left.
🎬 Squeeze
🎥 Directed by Will Goodfellow
🏆 Tropfest 2026 Official Preselection
📺 Catch the full film on our YouTube Channel
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993. Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏🎥
#tropfest #shortfilm #viral #comedy
Everyone Has an Inner Song. Hers Might Be a Crime.😳
A young woman discovers she can hear the inner songs of everyone around her and uses the gift to find love. But some songs are better left unheard.
🎬 Shy Latte
🎥 Directed by Cathy Vu
🏆 Tropfest Australia 2014
📺 Watch the Whole Thing on the Tropfest YouTube Channel
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The world’s largest short film festival — celebrating bold, original stories since 1993. Launching emerging filmmakers and showcasing the best short films from Australia and around the world.
Your Story Belongs Here. 🌏🎥
#tropfest #shortfilm #viral #comedy
