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John Polson (born 6 September 1965) is an Australian actor, director and founder of Tropfest. As an actor, Polson's best known role is probably starring opposite Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson in The Sum of Us (1994).
John Polson is an Australian filmmaker who has directed films such as Siam Sunset, Swimfan, and Hide and Seek. He has also acted in films like Mission: Impossible 2 and The Dry, and produced and directed TV shows like Elementary, The Walking Dead, and The Wilds.
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John Polson is an Australian actor, director and founder of Tropfest. As an actor, Polson`s best-known role is probably starring opposite Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson in The Sum of Us (1994).
- Filmmaking Was 'Like A Drug Deal'
- Crowds Connect with Emerging Filmmakers
- A Launch Pad For Talent
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Filmmaking has always been expensive — but for up-and-coming filmmakers, this was especially so in the days before camcorders. The cost of equipment and film stock throttled creativity, and institutions played a major role in what audiences saw from local filmmakers. Cultural barriers were the norm. Adam Zwar, co-creator of Wilfred — a short film t...
Tropfest initially centred around the Darlinghurst cafe, Tropicana, where it started. But it quickly ran out of space as surrounding footpaths and streets were closed off, filling with punters. When a basic overflow venue was set up at a nearby park in 1997, it revealed the festival's true audience potential. "I couldn't believe my eyes," Polson sa...
In a 25-plus year history, Tropfest has experienced highs and lows, including financial problems that almost led to the festival's cancellation in 2015. But it's helped countless talented creatives carve a career path that wasn't possible before its existence. Along with Zwar and Jones, names including Rebel Wilson, Nash and Joel Edgerton, Sam Wort...
John Polson created Tropfest, a festival that showcased short films by emerging filmmakers and launched their careers. Learn how he started the festival, how it changed the industry and the culture, and who are some of the success stories.
John Polson is an Australian actor, director and founder of "Tropfest", the world's largest short film festival. He has acted in films such as Mission: Impossible II and The Dry, and directed shows such as The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
Learn about John Polson, an Australian actor and director who starred in Vietnam and directed Swimfan and The Dry. Find his filmography, videos and interviews on Tribute.ca.
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John Polson is an Australian actor, director, producer, and festival curator. He has worked on movies such as Mission: Impossible II, Swimfan, and The Dry, and TV shows such as Fringe, FlashForward, and FBI.
