Tropfest Signature Item announced

"We know that many of you have been eagerly anticipating the announcement of the 2005 Tropfest Signature Item (TSI).

A special thank you to the hundreds of people who sent in their suggestions.

We’re excited to announce that the TROPFEST SIGNATURE ITEM (TSI) for 2005 is UMBRELLA!

This TSI is designed firstly to show us that the film has been made specifically for Sony Tropfest but also to encourage production and stimulate ideas. As always you are encouraged to include this in any way you choose.

ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 20 JANUARY 2005 AT 6PM.

Essential guidelines are as follows:

- Each film must be made specifically for Sony Tropfest 2005
- Sony Tropfest 2005 must be your film's first public screening
- Each film must be no longer than 7 minutes including titles and credits
- Each film must contain the Tropfest Signature Item (TSI) for 2005 - UMBRELLA

Official entry forms will be made available soon. The official Call For Entries period will begin in November 2004 and entry forms will be made available at this time.

All festival and entry enquiries can be emailed to mail@tropfest.com.au or give us a call on +61 2 9368 0434

The Sony Tropfest Team"

To download entry guidelines go to:
http://www.tropfest.com/index.asp?path=/TropInc2003/filmmakers/entry_form.asp?site=Inc