Tropfest: SBS full pelt on hysteria generator

Yes, SBS pulled its broadcast together in just a few weeks, and delivered the full lexicon of breathless adjectives. By comparison the films themselves were oddly calm.

18 Feb 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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Yes, SBS pulled its broadcast together in just a few weeks, and delivered the full lexicon of breathless adjectives. By comparison the films themselves were oddly calm.

John Polson, veteran leader and spirit of Tropfest for the last 21 years, produced the hard news right at the end. The object or Tropfest Signature item for next year is Change.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.