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Sony
Tropfest 2004: Call for Entries
Calling all filmmakers! Sony Tropfest 2004 is now
inviting entries for the world's largest annual short
film festival.
Entries
close at 6.00pm, Thursday 15 January 2004, giving
filmmakers two months to shoot their masterpiece and
get it to Sony Tropfest.
All
short films submitted must be no longer than seven
minutes and include the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI)
to show that the film has been made specifically for
Sony Tropfest. The TSI for 2004 is "Hook!"
which may be interpreted in any way at all!
Sony
Tropfest 2004 entry forms and filmmaker info guides
are now available to download from the Sony Tropfest
website www.tropfest.com
The
best 16 films will screen in front of thousands of
people on Sunday February 22, 2004, as they are beamed
via satellite from Sydney to venues in Melbourne,
Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. The showings
are followed by an awards ceremony.
The
panel of celebrity judges will include 2003 Sony Tropfest
winner Tim Bullock, who took out first prize with
his short film Buried. Tim's career has been dramatically
boosted since his record-breaking run as a 3-time
finalist and subsequent 2003 win.
"You
suddenly have all manner of meetings with agents,
film companies and producers who are interested in
where you're going and what you're up to. I've just
been offered a contract to do a film with Fox Searchlight
Pictures and I now have commercial representation
by Ridley Scott's RSA Films in the UK," says
Tim.
Sony
Tropfest films have been produced on budgets starting
anywhere from $50. Sony Tropfest Project Director
Serena Paull says it's all about having a go.
"With
digital technology so accessible these days, anyone
with a Handycam and PC can participate in Sony Tropfest.
We are thrilled to provide filmmakers with such a
unique platform from which to profile their talents
and are looking forward to another great batch of
films."
For
more information on the conditions of entry call Sony
Tropfest on 02 9368 0434 or visit www.tropfest.com
SONY
TROPFEST 2004
Sunday 22 February 2004
FREE!
Festival
Sites
Sydney:
Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens
presented by Sony Tropfest
Melbourne:
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Presented by Sony Tropfest, City Of Melbourne, ACMI,
Victorian Arts Trust
Hobart:
Machine Laundry Café - Salamanca Square, Hobart
presented by Machine Laundry Café
Canberra:
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
presented by the National Capital Authority
Brisbane:
Southbank, Brisbane
presented by QPIX
Perth:
Princess May Park, Fremantle
presented by the Film and Television Institute
For
updates on the films and festival sites check out;
www.tropfest.com
ABOUT
SONY AUSTRALIA
The world's largest total entertainment company proudly
presents Sony Tropfest 2004.
Sony's
partnership with Tropfest demonstrates its commitment
to nurturing and developing undiscovered Australian
talent. Our commercial and philanthropic endeavours
traditionally draw upon the unique characteristics
of the Sony Group to enrich people's lives.
Sony
is a company that celebrates innovation, entertainment,
fun and a creative approach to life through games,
film, music and electronic products. Sony is delighted
to collaborate with Tropfest to support Australian
directors, producers and talent in their quest to
express themselves and further their creative aspirations.
*The
Sony Group comprises Sony Australia (electronics and
broadcast divisions), Sony Computer Entertainment
(PlayStation), Sony Ericsson, Sony Music Entertainment
and Columbia Tristar Film and Home Entertainment.
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