With Tropfest’s future in doubt after alleged ‘irresponsible mismanagement’,it’s clear that Australian artists can’t rely on the whims of the private sector When Buck Buckingham’s film The Art of Farewell won Sydney’s Tropfest, he “ran to the stage like Cathy Freeman”. He then had a massive asthma attack – in front of 100000 people. “Adam Spencer saved my life and dignity by tossing me his ventolin inhaler so I could accumulate a speech out, or ” he explains. Related: Tropfest short film festival cancelled after 'irresponsible management' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com