The world's largest short film festival comes to Palate Palette for this screening of films by the winners and finalists of past Tropfest instalments from around the world. On the line-up are:
Animal Beatbox - Tropfest Australia 2011 Winner (TSI "Key") (pictured)
What is the true call of the wild? Here we travel down a very special river and are introduced to a wide variety of the animal kingdom who all contribute their name for the sake of music.
Boo - Tropfest Australia 2012 Finalist (TSI "Light Bulb")
Ma and Pa have been married forever and they keep the magic alive by staying one step ahead of each other but how many steps are too many?
Cappuccino Tango - Tropfest New Zealand 2013 Winner (TSI "Gumboot")
In a society obsessed with coffee, two lonely decaf drinkers overcome hostility and prejudice to find love in a café.
Cargo - Tropfest Australia 2013 Finalist (TSI "Balloon")
Stranded in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, a man sets in motion an unlikely plan to protect the precious cargo he carries: his infant daughter.
Better than Sinatra – Tropfest Australia 2013 2nd Prize (TSI “Balloon”)
Every other day, Raymond Borzelli, elderly pensioner, wanders the streets of Sydney, seeking out music to dance to, a small taste of fame, and a few hours of happiness.
The Unusual Suspects – Tropfest Australia 2012 Finalist (TSI “Light Bulb”)
Two inspectors interrogate an entertainer, who discovers that breaking the law is no laughing matter.
Photo Booth – Tropfest Australia 2012 Finalist (TSI “Light Bulb”)
Three soldiers find a photo booth in the middle of a war-torn landscape and soon realise it carries a strange but disturbing message for each of them.
Missing Her – Tropfest Australia 2011 Finalist (TSI “Key”)
If you had to leave everything you ever loved behind, except for one thing, what would you take with you? And if you lost that one thing, could you ever find your way home?