Since its beginning in January 2000, the TromaDance Film Festival has inspired filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to create their own truly independent festivals that support independent art. TromaDance is proud to lend its name to these festivals who are providing an outlet for local filmmakers to get their work seen.
Burning Paradise Presents: TromaDance New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (USA) | Website
Tromadance New Mexico was founded by Kurly Tlapoyawa, owner of Burning Paradise Video and star of “The Stink Of Flesh.” Sick and tired of the paternalistic and elitist attitude being exhibited by the New Mexico State Film Office, Kurly decided that it was time for a film festival which truly supported the independent film makers of New Mexico. While the festival accepts submissions from all over the world, at least half of those chosen will always be from New Mexico.
TromaDance New Mexico made its debut on October 23, 2004. In its first year, TromaDance New Mexico recieved over 300 entries from the world over. In all, 11 feature films and 40 shorts were chosen to represent the finest in independnet film from New Mexico and elsewhere. TromaDance founder Lloyd Kaufman attends the screenings.
Submission Deadline: October 1, 2005
Next Festival: October 21 - 23, 2005
Tromapalooza III
Murfreesboro, TN & Las Vegas, NV (USA) | Website
Now in its third year, Tromapalooza is a way for people who love independent cinema to support the only film festival known to man, beast, or the MPAA that DOES NOT charge an entry fee for submitting a film. By the time most filmmakers have maxed out their credit card, and filmed commercials for the local Chrysler dealership to get their film made, the last thing they need is for some chardonnay sipper to gouge them for hundreds perhaps thousands of dollars just for the privilege of POTENTIALLY getting their film seen by an audience likely more interested in fine selection of Norwegian cheeses being served in the lobby. Here’s the rub, it may come as a shock to you, but… IT COSTS MONEY to put on a film festival. Tromadance does get some corporate sponsorship, but every year the survival of the festival depends on acquiring sponsors. We want to reduce that dependence and insure the survival of the festival.
Last Festival: October 7, 2005
TromaDance North
Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) | Website
TromaDance North Film Festival is Canada’s sister festival to TromaDance in Park City, Utah. We are here to support Independent Film and to give films that were meant to be seen the opportunity to be seen. We do not charge a submission fee, also we do not charge an admittance fee to any of our screenings and all of our screenings are open to the public.
Submission Deadline: Extended
Next Festival: TBD
TromaFling
Edinburgh (Scotland) | Website
Inspired by the Tromadance festival in America, TromaFling is a film festival truly devoted to independent films, filmmakers and fans. TromaFling presents the opportunity to enter your film to the festival free of charge, as the main reason you made that film was because you wanted it to be seen, and at TromaFling it will be shown on the big screen.
Last Festival: August 17 - 27, 2005
Tromanale
Berlin (Germany) | Website
Tromanale is the Berlin film festival dedicated to bringing back art to the people. Set to run during Germany’s well known Berlinale (the Berlin Film Festival), Tromanale aims to provide a space to celebrate real independent cinema, free from the exclusive pomposity of more mainstream festivals.
Last Festival: February 10 - 20, 2005
Portland, OR (USA)
Last Festival: November 19 - 21, 2004
