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Get ready… Trop Jr is back with plenty of action
‘squeezed’ into one day!
Sunday 22 February 2009
Back for a second year, The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) is proud to
present
Trop Jr, the world’s largest short film festival
– for kids, by kids. On Sunday 22
February, the top 12 films selected in this short film competition for under 15’s will premiere
in festival screenings in selected locations across Australia, with the winner to be announced
at the Domain in Sydney. This year the Trop Jr Signature Item (TSI) is ‘Squeeze’ – look
out for the clever ways in which these young filmmakers incorporate ‘Squeeze’ into their
films.
ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland said, “The ACTF is thrilled by the way kids have embraced the
Trop Jr challenge this year. With double the number of entries from last year, and the
finalists hailing from four states and ranging in age from 10 to 15 years, we can’t wait to see
the 12 short films that will be competing for the main prize on the 22nd of February.”
Trop Jr Festival Details (Sydney)
Trop Jr is a free, public event perfect for kids, friends and families of all ages. It combines
a great picnic setting (The Domain) with loads of fun activities and of course – movie
screenings!
A very special
group of Trop Jr judges will be in attendance to view the films and choose
First and Second Prize Winners to be announced at the end of the show. Competition
is
expected to be tough with double the number of entries received this year.
The Trop Jr show will once again be hosted by the gorgeous MAX presenter Yumi Stynes.
Jump Rope for Heart will give a special demonstration, and Cartoon Network has a raft of
games and activities planned.
Bounce out of the house and straight onto Cartoon Network’s brand new Ben 10 inflatable
obstacle course. There are games galore too, from giant Boomerang Connect Four to
Cartoon Network Snakes and Ladders for the little ones. And let’s not forget, Boomerang’s
Scooby Doo and Ben 10 will be on site, dispensing free cuddles and high fives for all!
Pre-Order Trop Jr Picnic Hampers are offered through Kitchen Catering and are suitable
for families, or for two, with just the right amount of great Aussie nibbles to keep festival-
your hamper at the festival (Sydney venues only). Otherwise, visit our catering stands onsite
for a selection of a la carte goodies.
Trop Jr 2009 Festival Program (Sydney)
12:00pm
Site Opens (Activities & Catering Available)
1:00pm
Trop Jr official program commences
1:10pm
Trop Jr 2009 Finalist Films - Part 1
1:50pm
Interval
2:00pm
Trop Jr 2009 Finalist Films - Part 2
2:35pm
Judging Time Out
2:50pm
Winner’s Announcement
3:00pm
Program Ends
NOT IN SYDNEY?
Adelaide:
Rundle Park, Adelaide
Presented by the Media
Resource Centre in
partnership with the Garden
of Unearthly Delights
Screening at 3.30pm
Melbourne:
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Presented by Movie Extra
Tropfest and City Of
Melbourne
Screening at 3.15pm
Canberra:
Stage 88 Commonwealth
Park, Canberra
Presented by the National
Capital Authority
Screening at 2pm
Brisbane:
Suncorp Piazza, Brisbane
Presented by QPIX
Screening at 4pm
Media Kits/EPK’s are available upon request including hero shots and festival images
For Trop Jr media enquiries please contact:
Valentina Zarew
Natalie Evans
Spin Communications
Spin Communications
T. 02 9360 3377
/ 0400 277 117
P) 02 9360 3377 / 0404 185 537
E. v.zarew@spin.com.au
E) n.evans@spin.com.au
For enquiries about ACTF please contact:
Glenda Wilson
Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Phone: (03) 9419 8800
Fax: (03) 9419 0660
Email: glenda.wilson@actf.com.au
For enquiries about Cartoon Network and Boomerang please contact:
Katie Graham
One Green Bean
Cartoon Network
Phone: 9699 9503
Email: katie@onegreenbean.com.au
About Trop Jr
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation joined forces with Tropfest in 2008 to present the inaugural Trop
Jr: The World’s Largest Short Film Festival – for Kids! By Kids!
Brought to you by the team behind Movie Extra Tropfest, Trop Jr is a short film competition and outdoor festival
for kids 15 years and younger. Trop Jr will take place during the afternoon, before the main Movie Extra Tropfest
festival, on a separate site in Sydney’s Domain.
Kids can enter Trop Jr individually or as a group, and multiple entries are permitted. Entry is free. Film formats
can include live action, animation and documentaries. However, like Tropfest, each film must not exceed 7
minutes and must include the Trop Jr Signature Item (TSI) which changes each year. The 2009 TSI is
‘Squeeze’.
More information on Trop Jr is available on the website www.tropjr.com. You can also find festival details,
screening venues and regular updates on all things Trop.
ACTF: Presenting Partner of Trop Jr
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) is committed to providing Australian children with
entertaining media made especially for them, which makes an enduring contribution to their cultural and
educational experience. We believe that children deserve interactive experiences that encourage them to
engage with content, with each other and the world around them and we recognize that many children are
accomplished creators of their own media. By presenting Trop Jr, the ACTF is providing children with a platform
to showcase their creativity and talent, and to contribute their own stories “for kids, by kids”.
Cartoon Network and Boomerang: Official Broadcast Partners of Trop Jr
Cartoon Network and Boomerang channels, two of the most popular entertainment channels among kids in
Australia, are the official broadcaster partners of Trop Jr. Cartoon Network and Boomerang are committed to
being locally-relevant to kids in the region, engaging viewers and making a difference in their lives in a fun and
lighthearted fashion. This partnership with Trop Jr is one of the fantastic ways in which they are bringing the
channels to life in Australia,
Cartoon Network and Boomerang are part of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc. (TENA), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). Established in 1994, TENA distributes Cartoon Network,
TCM Turner Classic Movies, POGO and Boomerang television entertainment services, as well as other
associated mobile and interactive entertainment content, in the Asia Pacific region. With these established
entertainment brands, Turner continues to be a leader in the Asian television marketplace.
Turner Broadcasting System Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment
product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
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