Sarah Snook, Bruna Papandrea and Dylan Summer join Margot Robbie on Tropfest jury – Tropfest has added three of Australia’s greatest global talents to its 2026 jury, joining Jury President Margot Robbie for the festival’s return to Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday, 22 February.
Newly confirmed jury members include Golden Globe, Tony, AACTA and Emmy Award winning actress Sarah Snook (Succession, All Her Fault, The Picture of Dorian Gray), globally acclaimed producer Bruna Papandrea (The Last Anniversary, Strife, Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) and trailblazing First Nations director Dylan River (Mystery Road Origin, Thou Shalt Not Steal), bringing together an exceptional mix of global influence, home-grown success and emerging Australian talent.
Tropfest Founder and Director John Polson said,
“This jury lineup embodies everything Tropfest aspires to—Australian success, universal reach, and fearless new voices. Sarah, Bruna and Dylan each bring a unique and welcome perspective. Alongside Margot Robbie, they create a jury that truly reflects the best storytelling of our era.”
Sarah Snook added,
“I’m so excited to join the jury and celebrate the originality, ambition and heart that Tropfest encourages. So much goes into telling a powerful story in just a few minutes, I’m really looking forward to seeing the finalists.”Bruna Papandrea said, “Tropfest was one of the first places where I really cut my teeth as a filmmaker, so it’s great to be part of its return. It’s a privilege to join a jury that values new voices and bold stories.”
Dylan River said,
“I’m thrilled to be part of a jury that celebrates stories – no matter what the budget or background. Tropfest plays a huge role in opening doors for Australian filmmakers, and it’s exciting to be part of that.”
Tropfest returns to Sydney’s Centennial Park on Sunday, 22 February 2026. The event is FREE to attend and will be livestreamed globally on YouTube.
For more information, visit tropfest.com or follow @tropfest on socials.
Tropfest is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and events agency, Destination NSW, and Screen NSW.
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Sarah Snook, Bruna Papandrea and Dylan Summer join Margot Robbie on Tropfest jury
