Sarah Snook has been named among the 2026 Tropfest Jury, joining President Margot Robbie at the festival’s return later this month.
The Golden Globe, Tony, AACTA and Emmy Award winning actress will be joined by globally acclaimed producer Bruna Papandrea and trailblazing First Nations director Dylan River on the Jury, bringing together an exceptional mix of global influence, home-grown success and emerging Australian talent.
“This jury lineup embodies everything Tropfest aspires to – Australian success, universal reach, and fearless new voices. Sarah, Bruna and Dylan each bring a unique and welcome perspective. Alongside Margot Robbie, they create a jury that truly reflects the best storytelling of our era,” said John Polson, Tropfest Founder and Director.
Snook added: “I’m so excited to join the jury and celebrate the originality, ambition and heart that Tropfest encourages. So much goes into telling a powerful story in just a few minutes, I’m really looking forward to seeing the finalists.”
Tropfest is making its return after a decade away, returning to its roots where filmmakers must create a brand-new short film that includes the iconic “Tropfest Signature Item” – which this year is an hourglass.
The festival announced major backing from the NSW Government, with NSW Premier Chris Minns describing Tropfest as “an Australian cultural institution.” Other partners include CommBank, YouTube, Qantas and Nine Entertainment.
“Tropfest has long been an important launchpad for filmmakers,” Margot Robbie, who is Jury President and will walk the Black carpet later this month, said in November last year. “It’s where creativity meets opportunity, and I’m incredibly excited to help celebrate and support the next wave of storytellers.”
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