ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 15!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on January 31, 2011
The deadline for entries in the 13th Annual TromaDance Film Festival, the only truly independent film festival that is completely FREE, has been extended. The festival has already received a record number of entries from independent filmmakers all over the world however due to the huge groundswell of support, entries will remain open until March 15, 2012. Submission information can be found HERE
Unlike mainstream, elitist festivals like Cannes and Sundance, TromaDance does not charge film makers anything to submit their films. All TromaDance screenings are free and with the festival's "No VIP Policy", celebrities and fans are treated equally. TromaDance will be held at Asbury Lanes in historic Asbury Park, New Jersey on May 4th and 5th.
As is the tradition, part of the TromaDance budget is funded by fans. This year the festival is being partially crowd-funded through Kickstarter. We still need donations to get to our fan goal of $4000. Please CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Backers who donate will receive a variety of exclusive rewards, including signed collectible posters, DVDs, original Toxic Crusaders animation cells or even a round of bowling with TromaDance founder, Lloyd Kaufman or a cameo in an upcoming film!
In the past, TromaDance has presented the North American premiere of The Human Centipede, The Taint, and Kidnapped. The work of Giuseppe Andrews was also presented for the first time at TromaDance. The festival also hosts discussion panels with independent filmmakers that share their wisdom and secrets to success with the audience. Past panels include Oscar-nominated actress Karen Black, Jenna Fischer, Ghost Rider producer Steven Paul, Adam Rifkin, director of The Dark Backward and Detroit Rock City, House of the Devil producer Larry Fessenden, Independent Film and Television Alliance CEO Jean Pruitt, and Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton.
TromaDance Kickstarter! Please Donate!!!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on January 10, 2012
TTromadance Film Festival has set up a Kickstarter to raise money for it's 13th year! Click Here To Go to Kickstarter! Tromadance needs your help in supporting the only truly independent film festival that is completely FREE. Unlike mainstream, elitist festivals like Cannes and Sundance, TromaDance does not charge film makers anything to submit their films. All TromanDance screenings are free and everyone, celebrities and fans, are treated equally. No VIP policy! TromaDance screens films from all around the world and represents the best in independent cinema. The 13th edition will be held in historic Asbury Park, New Jersey on May 4th and 5th at Asbury Lanes.
In the past, TromaDance has presented the North American premiere of The Human Centipede, as well as The Taint, and Kidnapped, among others. The festival also hosts discussion panels with independent film makers that share their wisdom and secrets to success with the audience. Past guests include Oscar Nominated Actress Karen Black, Jenna Fischer, Ghost Rider Producer Steven Paul, Adam Rifkin, House of the Devil Producer Larry Fessenden, IFTA CEO Jean Pruitt, and Oscar Nominated animator Bill Plympton.
Those individuals who choose to donate on Kickstarter are entitled to exclusive gifts which include everything from signed collectible posters, DVDs, or even a round of bowling with TromaDance founder, Lloyd Kaufman. Check out the TromaDance Kickstarter page for specific donation information and help keep the festival alive!
Help Support Tromadance 2012!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on December 28, 2011
Fan Made Tromadance 2011 Video
Posted by Matt Hoffman on May 25, 2011
2011 TromaDance Pics!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on May 9, 2011
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You Can TROMADANCE If You Want To
Posted by Matt Hoffman on May 6, 2011
For "Forces of Geek" writer Ryan McLelland's thorough coverage of Tromadance 2011, CLICK HERE!
2011 TromaDance Press Book - FREE!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on April 28, 2011
CLICK HERE to download the massive 52-page 2011 TromaDance Press book...all for FREE!!! (28MB PDF)
Memories of TromaDance 2011
Posted by Matt Hoffman on April 27, 2011
As any self-respecting horror fan should know, the Toxic Avenger is a native of New Jersey. So it should come as no surprise that Troma Entertainment, the studio behind the 1984 cult classic "The Toxic Avenger," has found a home in the Garden State for its annual celebration of underground art and cinema, the Tromadance Film Festival.
After 10 years in Park City, Utah - also the home of the Sundance Film Festival - Tromadance headed east to Asbury Park last year, and it returned to where the city meets the sea this past weekend (April 22 and 23).
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Film Fans Favor TromaDance Over Tribeca!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on April 26, 2011
The all-volunteer staff of
TromaDance 2011 did a wonderful
job promoting the festival
all over New Jersey.
Greetings From Tromaville! This past weekend (April 22nd-23rd) the 12th Annual TromaDance Film Festival hit the ground running in historic Asbury Park, New Jersey and never let up. With standing-room only at the screenings and events, both fans and filmmakers from places as far as Michigan, Florida, Montreal and a host of other countries were in attendance to take part in the ONLY truly independent film festival in the world! This year's festival opened with Peaches Christ's "All About Evil." Drew Bolduc and Dan Nelson's apocalyptic and original thriller "The Taint" followed, and went on to become one of the most talked-about films at the festival. TromaDance continued at the Brickwall for a packed afterparty sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery.
Academy Award-nominee
Bill Plymton speaks to
the young audience.
Day Two began with an exciting slate of live-action and animated short films, including the work of Academy-Award nominated animator Bill Plymton. Mr. Plympton then participated in a panel discussion entitled "Selling Your Movie In the Age of the Digital Revolution." The panel included such film industry luminaries as New York State Film Commissioner Pat Kaufman, "Fangoria" managing editor Michael Gingold, animator John Goras and New York City Horror Film Festival founder Michael Hein. TromaDance founder and President of Troma Entertainment Lloyd Kaufman moderated the lively discussion on how aspiring filmmakers could best take advantage of the Internet in order to successfully promote and sell their work.
From the moment TromaDance
started until the end of the closing
night, the theater was packed to
capacity and extrachairs had to be
brought in for the overflow.
Following the panel, TromaDance ended on a high note with a screening of IFC Films' new thriller "Kidnapped," a terrifying story of home invasion from director Miguel Angel Vivas. Afterwards, TromaDance attendees were invited to enjoy bowling and an aggressive performance by the band Psychocharger at historic rock venue Asbury Lanes. This year's TromaDance Film Festival could not have taken place without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and staff, and of course the TromaDance sponsors, including Brooklyn Brewery, G4, Focal Press, Kodak, Metromix New Jersey, Asbury Lanes, The Film and Musicians Secondary Markets Fund, Big Picture Media, Night Flight Comics, and The Showroom, the festival's main venue. In addition to its sponsors, TromaDance was made possible by the hard work and contributions of its invaluable volunteers who helped tremendously by donating their time, energy and enthusiasm for cinema. It is that passion for the filmmaking and film-going experience that embodies the spirit of the TromaDance Film Festival. We look forward to raising the bar even higher for TromaDance 2012.