TROPFEST are extending the film submission deadline to 5pm, Thursday 3rd December!
THAT'S TWO EXTRA WEEKS! WHAT A GREAT XMAS PRESSIE! *sighs of relief all around* This year they have introduced the online submission process so it's easier for everyone. All entry info, as well as a bunch of helpful resources can be found here. If you're still stuck, email cleow@taft.co.nz - they are there to help! Remember, your film must be uploaded in 16:9 ratio and MPEG-4 (MP4) format, and be a maximum size of 250MB.
If you haven't yet started making a film, perhaps this will twist your arm?! ... The winning film receives; $10,000 cash!and a return trip to Los Angeles to take part in a 5-day film immersion course and attend the American Film Market. The winner will get to meet with agents, managers, studio executives, unions, TV production companies, film industry lawyers and others - this could be your big break! Sponsored by the NZ Screen Association and Motion Picture Association.
And to help you get started (or completed) Getty Images are offering a special deal for Tropfest filmmakers giving you FREE access to their selected content collections (over 300,000 clips and 30,000 music tracks). You can also access the full collection of Getty Images video (over 2.1 million clips) at a special rate. Get started here.