Margot Robbie joins returning Tropfest as Jury President in 2026
Tropfest organisers have announced that the acclaimed short film festival is returning in 2026 alongside a marathon livestream.
www.womensweekly.com.auHere’s the latest on Tropfest as of early 2026.
- Tropfest returned to Sydney on February 22, 2026, after a six-year hiatus, with a larger program and a big prize pool. Margot Robbie was announced as Jury President for the 2026 edition. These details were widely covered by Australian outlets and official Tropfest communications.[1][3][7][9][10]
- The festival planned a global livestream and online activities ahead of and during the event, continuing Tropfest’s tradition of wide reach beyond Sydney. Submissions for the 2026 edition opened in December 2025.[2][1]
- The event was promoted as "bigger than ever," with additional media partners and sponsors supporting the return, including major Australian brands and government/sector supporters.[3][9][1]
Illustration: Tropfest 2026 marketing highlighted a signature item (TSI) for submissions—this year an hourglass—alongside a two-day program culminating in the Centennial Park main event.[4][1]
If you want, I can pull the most up-to-date articles or provide a quick side-by-side timeline of key milestones (hiatus, revival announcements, jury announcements, submission window, and main event date). Would you like that?
Citations:
- Tropfest 2026 return and Jury President announcement.[1]
- Event date and livestreaming plans.[3][1]
- Submissions window and broader media coverage.[2][1]
- Official event outline and TSI details.[4][1]
- Additional coverage confirming Sydney return and main event details.[7][9][10]