NEW YORK, NY.- Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, today announced it is calling for entries for Tropfest New York, which will take place at Manhattan’s Bryant Park on June 23rd. Emerging American filmmakers – and others – have the opportunity to take part in this global phenomenon and see their short film screened in front of a massive live and online audience, and judged by an industry and celebrity panel for a chance to win $20,000 cash and other prizes. The announcement was made today by Tropfest Founder and Director, John Polson. Founded 20 years ago in Sydney, Australia, Tropfest is supported by some of the biggest stars in the international film community and has received thousands of submissions for its film festivals in Australia and the recently launched Tropfest Arabia in Abu Dhabi. Filmmakers of all backgrounds, regardless of their experience level or production budget,