Imaginations Take Flight for Trop Jr 2014
Announcement posted by Tropfest 13 Aug 2014
After a record-breaking number of entries in 2013, the world’s largest short film festival for kids by kids is officially open, with Trop Jr giving young filmmakers the chance to showcase their stories at the short film competition this December.
This year’s Trop Jr Signature Item is “FLY”, and it’s safe to say it might inspire some of the most exciting films Trop Jr has ever seen
“This year’s TSI has already had imaginations flying,” said Michael Laverty, Tropfest Managing Director. “It’s going to make for a really fun festival. The talent and creativity from the next generation of storytellers always amazes me.”
Tropfest Jr 2013 finalist, Jack Dignan, returns with a new film for the 2014 competition. Entering for the third time, Jack is proof of the incredible talent and determination that these young filmmakers possess. His last year’s entry Pretty Normal Activity was a dark parody of horror hit Paranormal Activity, using the “found footage” technique to create a sophisticated horror short, which propelled him into the finals.
Inspired by Tim Burton and Quentin Tarantino, Dignan was lucky enough to meet Burton in Melbourne, which he says is the “highlight of his life” so far. This year his entry is set as a modern day Shakespearean comedy, telling the story of two brothers and their quarrel with some rather thumb-biting news. Jack has directed, produced, written and edited his entry, with the help of his two best friends.
Inspired? Trop Jr is accepting entries until October 2, so get cracking! The finalist films will screen to thousands of short film fans in Centennial Park on December 7, 2014.
Jenny Buckland, CEO of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Trop Jr’s generous Presenting Partner, encourages all kids with a passion for film to get out there and start making a film for the competition.
“Trop Jr is providing a wonderful chance for our youngest film makers to acquire experience, exposure and most importantly an audience for their films. The ACTF is hoping that as many kids as possible will take advantage of this opportunity and make their best film ever this year.”” she says.
Make sure you submit your film to the Festival before October 2, 2014. Remember, your film must include the TSI, be no longer than seven minutes and Trop Jr must be your film’s world premiere.
You can read more about the guidelines at tropjr.com – and watch all the entries from last year’s finalists for inspiration.
Trop Jr will take place at Centennial Park on December 7, 2014.
If you’re too old for Trop Jr, visit Tropfest Australia at www.tropfest.com/au for festival details.
For festival details, screening venues and regular updates on all things Trop Jr visit:
Website: www.tropjr.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tropjr
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TropJr
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tropjr
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TROPFEST
MEDIA CONTACT:
Katie Eastment: katie@cardinalspin.com.au P: 02 8065 7363 M: 0435 918 466
Amber Forrest-Bisley: amber@cardinalspin.com.au P: 02 8065 7363, M: 0405 363 817;
Editors Notes
Entering Trop Jr 2014
Too old for Trop Jr? Enter Tropfest Australia
Tropfest is known as the largest short film festival in the world, and one of Australia’s most iconic and well-loved cultural events. It attracts around 700 entries each year and a live national audience of more than 150,000 people at live outdoor events around Australia. The 2014 Tropfest Signature Item is ‘MIRROR’. Deadline for entries is 2 October 2014 and filmmakers are encouraged to visit www.tropfest.com/au for entry guidelines.
ACTF: Presenting Partner of Trop Jr
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) is committed to providing Australian children with entertaining media made especially for them, which makes an enduring contribution to their cultural and educational experience. We believe that children deserve interactive experiences that encourage them to engage with content, with each other and the world around them and we recognize that many children are accomplished creators of their own media. By presenting Trop Jr, the ACTF is providing children with a platform to showcase their creativity and talent, and to contribute their own stories “for kids, by kids”.
This year’s Trop Jr Signature Item is “FLY”, and it’s safe to say it might inspire some of the most exciting films Trop Jr has ever seen
“This year’s TSI has already had imaginations flying,” said Michael Laverty, Tropfest Managing Director. “It’s going to make for a really fun festival. The talent and creativity from the next generation of storytellers always amazes me.”
Tropfest Jr 2013 finalist, Jack Dignan, returns with a new film for the 2014 competition. Entering for the third time, Jack is proof of the incredible talent and determination that these young filmmakers possess. His last year’s entry Pretty Normal Activity was a dark parody of horror hit Paranormal Activity, using the “found footage” technique to create a sophisticated horror short, which propelled him into the finals.
Inspired by Tim Burton and Quentin Tarantino, Dignan was lucky enough to meet Burton in Melbourne, which he says is the “highlight of his life” so far. This year his entry is set as a modern day Shakespearean comedy, telling the story of two brothers and their quarrel with some rather thumb-biting news. Jack has directed, produced, written and edited his entry, with the help of his two best friends.
Inspired? Trop Jr is accepting entries until October 2, so get cracking! The finalist films will screen to thousands of short film fans in Centennial Park on December 7, 2014.
Jenny Buckland, CEO of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Trop Jr’s generous Presenting Partner, encourages all kids with a passion for film to get out there and start making a film for the competition.
“Trop Jr is providing a wonderful chance for our youngest film makers to acquire experience, exposure and most importantly an audience for their films. The ACTF is hoping that as many kids as possible will take advantage of this opportunity and make their best film ever this year.”” she says.
Make sure you submit your film to the Festival before October 2, 2014. Remember, your film must include the TSI, be no longer than seven minutes and Trop Jr must be your film’s world premiere.
You can read more about the guidelines at tropjr.com – and watch all the entries from last year’s finalists for inspiration.
Trop Jr will take place at Centennial Park on December 7, 2014.
If you’re too old for Trop Jr, visit Tropfest Australia at www.tropfest.com/au for festival details.
For festival details, screening venues and regular updates on all things Trop Jr visit:
Website: www.tropjr.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tropjr
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TropJr
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tropjr
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TROPFEST
MEDIA CONTACT:
Katie Eastment: katie@cardinalspin.com.au P: 02 8065 7363 M: 0435 918 466
Amber Forrest-Bisley: amber@cardinalspin.com.au P: 02 8065 7363, M: 0405 363 817;
Editors Notes
Entering Trop Jr 2014
- To be eligible, the filmmaker, and each participant in a group entry (except actors) must be 15 years or younger
- Entries close October 2, 2014 at 6pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). Entry to Trop Jr is free, kids can enter individually or as a group and multiple entries are permitted.
- Films can be any style or genre.
- In true Trop tradition, each film must also include a Trop Jr Signature Item (TSI), which for 2014 is “FLY”.
- The TSI can be interpreted in any way the filmmaker chooses, as long as it is referenced somewhere in the film.
- Trop Jr will take place during the afternoon before the main Tropfest festival at Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday December 7 2014, from 11am- 2pm.
- The films will also be screened at a number of other capital cities.
- Parents, teachers and carers should carefully read all of the 2014 Trop Jr Entry Guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions and Terms & Conditions that are set out on the Trop Jr website.
- Check www.tropjr.com for further event details and subscribe to Trop Jr News for regular updates.
Too old for Trop Jr? Enter Tropfest Australia
Tropfest is known as the largest short film festival in the world, and one of Australia’s most iconic and well-loved cultural events. It attracts around 700 entries each year and a live national audience of more than 150,000 people at live outdoor events around Australia. The 2014 Tropfest Signature Item is ‘MIRROR’. Deadline for entries is 2 October 2014 and filmmakers are encouraged to visit www.tropfest.com/au for entry guidelines.
ACTF: Presenting Partner of Trop Jr
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) is committed to providing Australian children with entertaining media made especially for them, which makes an enduring contribution to their cultural and educational experience. We believe that children deserve interactive experiences that encourage them to engage with content, with each other and the world around them and we recognize that many children are accomplished creators of their own media. By presenting Trop Jr, the ACTF is providing children with a platform to showcase their creativity and talent, and to contribute their own stories “for kids, by kids”.