Sarah Snook joins Margot Robbie on star-studded Tropfest 2026 jury
The jury also includes globally recognised producer Bruna Papandrea and acclaimed First Nations director Dylan River.
Sarah Snook has been added to the 2026 Tropfest Jury, led by the President, Margot Robbie, as the festival makes a comeback this month.
Snook, a Golden Globe, Tony, AACTA and Emmy Award winner, joins an already high-profile panel that includes globally recognised producer Bruna Papandrea and acclaimed First Nations director Dylan River.
Together, the jury blends international influence, established Australian success and emerging creative voices.
“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.
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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 returns to its roots
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.”
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“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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