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Inviting Food Vendors Only to Apply. No Market Stalls.
Tropfest is where bold stories meet big audiences, where emerging filmmakers have the chance to become established voices and even household names, and where audiences witness the future of cinema unfold in real time. For more than 30 years, Tropfest has identified hidden talent, touched millions, and set countless careers in motion. Now, after six years away, Tropfest returns with a new era of creativity, diversity, and innovation, inviting Australians, and audiences worldwide, to join us again: on screen, behind the camera, and in the crowd.
| Key Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Sunday 22nd, February 2026 12:00 PM |
| End Date | Sunday 22nd, February 2026 11:00 PM |
| Stage 1 - Notification to successful applicants | Friday 30th, January 2026 |
| Stage 1 - Full Payment Due | Friday 6th, February 2026 |
| Stage 2 - Notification to successful applicants and unsuccessful applicants | Friday 6th, February 2026 |
| Unsuccessful applicants bonds refunded | Friday 27th, February 2026 |
| Stage 2 - Full payment due | Monday 16th, February 2026 |
| Health services documentation due | Friday 6th, February 2026 |
| Final bond refund or Rollover | Friday 6th, March 2026 |