Highlights From Tromadance 2011!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on May 25, 2011
Urgent Message Regarding Comcast
Posted by Matt Hoffman on May 23, 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
The 12th Annual Tromadance Film Festival hit Asbury Park, New Jersey on April 22 and 23rd, 2011 and, for the second year since moving away from the Sundance Film Festival, there was plenty of incredible gross-out, hilarious, disgustingly amazing shorts, cartoons, and films for audiences to enjoy.
The best part about Tromadance? It was free! It's free to enter your film into Tromadance (take that stupid fees) and free to go see all these films.
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).
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.
TromaDance Program Released
Posted by Matt Hoffman on April 20, 2011
The latest program for TromaDance 2011 has been released.
CLICK HERE to check it out! (13MB PDF)
New TromaDance Panel Announcement!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on April 4, 2011
It was announced today by Tromadance director Jonathan Lees that the Tromadance Film Festival (April 22-23, Asbury Park NJ) will feature guest panelists Michael Gingold (Managing Editor of Fangoria Magazine), and cult animator John Goras (Chirpy), along with Academy Award nominated animator Bill Plympton, and New York State Film Commissioner Pat Kaufman. Special guest panelist and Tromadance founder, Lloyd Kaufman, will serve as moderator. The panel will be Selling Your Movie in the Age of Digital Revolution. Now that the digital revolution has allowed all of us to make our own damn movies, how do we live off them in a media world controlled by giant conglomerates?
Feature Film Selections Announced!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on March 24, 2011
It was announced today by Tromadance Program Director Jonathan Lees that the feature film selections for the Tromadance Film Fesitval (April 22-23, Asbury Park NJ) will be Drew Bolduc's The Taint, Joshua Grannell's All About Evil, and the East Coast premiere of Miguel Angel Vivas' Kidnapped.
First Round Selections Announced!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on March 9, 2011
After a lengthy process of screening a record number of films, it was announced today by Tromadance Program Director Jonathan Lees that the Tromadance Selection Committee has chosen the list of short films for the 12th Annual Tromadance Film Festival (April 22-23, at the Showroom Theater in Asbury Park, NJ). The selected feature films will be announced soon. We are also proud to announce that this year's TromaDance Film Festival will feature a block of new shorts by Oscar nominated animator and storyteller, Bill Plympton!
CLICK HERE to see the selected list of short films.
TromaDance NM - June 24-26th
Posted by Matt Hoffman on February 25, 2011
TromaDance New Mexico 2011 will take place at the Albuquerque Comic Expo (www.abqcomicexpo.com) and is scheduled for June 24-26th
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM!
Lots of TromaDance information right around the corner!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on February 25, 2011
The deadline is up and we have been stitched to our seats, bleeding from the eyes, watching the hundreds of movies YOU, THE PEOPLE sent to us!
Stay tuned to www.tromadance.com - in the upcoming weeks we will be posting all the latest TromaDance info from Official Selections, Special Panelists, Parties and more!
Please CLICK HERE to check out the donation pledge page and help make TromaDance the best it can be!
TROMADANCE IS DONE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
Posted by Matt Hoffman on February 18, 2011
The deadline has passed for TromaDance submissions. But we are still accepting volunteers and donations through Kickstarter
- VOLUNTEER - CLICK HERE
- DONATE - CLICK HERE (or see info on the left)
ONLY YOU CAN HELP TROMADANCE!!!
Posted by Matt Hoffman on February 2, 2011
The 12th annual TromaDance needs your help to raise money. But there are some amazing rewards for your generosity.
From posters to t-shirts to dinner with Troma president and creator of The Toxic Avenger Lloyd Kaufman himself, there are some amazing one-of-a-kind pledge gifts! Any donation size helps, but the more you give the more you get back.
Please CLICK HERE to check out the donation pledge page and help make TromaDance the best it can be!
TromaDance returning to Asbury Park
Posted by Matt Hoffman on January 21, 2011
(taken from recent metromix press article)
If you're a local fan of independent art, this very well may be the coolest news you've read in quite a while: TromaDance is coming back to Asbury Park.
It was recently announced that the 12th annual TromaDance Film Festival will be coming to town on April 22 and 23. After 10 years in Park City, Utah - the town which also plays host to the Sundance Film Festival - TromaDance moved to Asbury Park last year.
CLICK HERE to continue reading the full article!
TromaDance 2011 Accepting Submissions!
Updated by Matt Hoffman on January 19th, 2011
The TromaDance Film Festival Committee is now accepting submissions for TromaDance 2011! The deadline for submissions is February 18, 2011. To submit your film, please follow the instructions outlined in the entry form.
For pics and information about the past year's TromaDance, visit the TromaDance 2010 site.
