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SquatFest happens every year at the same date and time as TropFest. While the hopeful entrants for TropFest are fretting about whether they’ll get the chance to move up a rung in the Hollywood Sweatshop, artists and activists from across Australia are living it up, projecting films and videos in an inspired squatted venue.

SquatFest began at the Broadway Squats in 2001, and has since made appearances at the Midnight Star Social Centre, the Sydney Park Brickworks, the Sydney Dental Hospital and under the grandstand in Erskineville. Our film programs have toured to Newcastle, Melbourne, Perth, Indonesia, Germany, New York and Italy. For more on the history of SquatFest see here: http://squatfest.com/history/

When? 7:30 pm, Sunday February 22, 2009 (Same night as TropFest, of course!)

How? SquatFest is off the grid! We will be utilising battery-powered video projection technology and sound will be simulcast on FM radio. Bring along a battery-powered radio and tune in!

Why? All together now “Because TropFest sux corporate cock!”

We are proudly sponsored by no one.





Fresh off the press!!! Don't miss this year celebrity guest! Mickie Quick from Guerrilla Gardeners!! or simply bring it along on the night!

Formats we can show: DVD, miniDV, VHS, 16mm, expanded cinema, any file extensions, sound and vision spectacle etc. If your format of choice is not on the list get in touch and we can negotiate. Please contact us in advance if you want to show 16mm or super 8



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This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM.