FSM GETS BEHIND TROPFEST

FSM is proud to have sponsored the Tropfest 8 and Trop Jr Graphics package in 2008. 

With over 500,000 viewers nationally, local and international press coverage, and thousands of entries each year – Tropfest is the world’s largest short film festival.

The sponsorship of Tropfest 8 & Trop Jr reflects the company’s strong philosophy of supporting and fostering emerging filmmakers in Australia.  FSM would like to congratulate Michelle Lehman for Marry Me, Sunday’s winner of Sony Tropfest 2008.

FSM, alongside the Art Direction of Dean Mathers from Spin Communications, created a powerful, dynamic and fun Graphics package.  Essentially, FSM were briefed to create two packages for the event (Tropfest 8 & Trop Jr) – both with a completely different look and feel.

Emile Rademeyer, FSM’s Senior Designer, added his own creative flair and vision to the animations.  Thanks to the help of Ferry Taswin, 3D animator, the entire animation jumps to life on screen.  The deliverables included animated openers, satellite crossings, teasers, straps, live inserts, prize & finalist boards for both events.

This was the first time Tropfest had ever engaged the services of a Design and Post Production company to create a graphics treatment for their AV presentation.  It’s only appropriate then that one of Australia’s leading Post House have joined forces with the world’s largest film festival to make their presentation brighter and better than ever before.

Says Tropfest chief John Polson: “FSM approached us early in production to put forward their support for this national event. We were thrilled by the offer!  From the start, they offered amazing design direction and dedication. Their tireless work over the months leading up to Tropfest 8, coupled with their generosity in supporting this event, has been outstanding.”

With national DVD distribution, and screenings at Film Festivals internationally, the graphics treatment will be viewed worldwide.

The Tropfest graphics package can be viewed at FSM

Art Director – Dean Mathers (Spin Communications)

Design Co-ordinator – Jacqueline Archer