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Sydney filmmaker wins top prize at Tropfest
Filed: Feb 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Lianne Mackessy takes home the $50,000 award at the revived Tropfest short film festival.
WHO: Lianne Mackessy
WHAT: Won the $50,000 award
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM ET
WHERE: Sydney
WHY: For her short film at the festival
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