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World's largest short film festival coming to Vegas

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Posted By Stephanie Wheatley, Executive Producer - email
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

Tropfest, the world's largest short film festival, is coming to Las Vegas June 1 to 3, 2012 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

It will also feature indie-spirited emerging musical performances, film-themed anniversary events and will culminate with a Tropfest all-star competition.

"Tropfest filmmakers have created some ground-breaking short films over the years, and I'm thrilled the U.S. audience can experience them first hand with our All-Star competition," said John Polson, Tropfest founder and director.

The week-long event will be held at The Cosmopolitan.

Here is a Tropfest Las Vegas schedule of events at the Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan:

  • Tropfest Las Vegas Kick-Off Party - Friday, June 1 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Tropfest 20th Anniversary Party - Saturday, June 2 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Tropfest All-Star Competition - Sunday, June 3 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Performance by Musical Artist LP - 11:00 p.m.

For more information about Tropfest, visit The Cosmopolitan.

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