The Tromadance Film Festival celebrates films of any length from all over the world! Hundreds of international filmmakers submitted their short films for the festival, and we selected the very best ones for attendees’ viewing pleasure! The festival will also be showcasing two directors whose visions embody the spirit and heart of Troma!
Short Film Spotlight:
Brutal Realty, Inc.- Featuring a Q&A with Dir. Erik Boccio and Lead Star London May (Drummer of Samhain)
Dir. Dan Bringhurst Showcase- Whiskers & The Terrible Hole/ The Nautilus
Shorts:
Tigger!- Dir. Iban del Campo (Spain) Z Fest- Dir. Gorka Leon (Spain) Gotas- Dir. Santiago Taboada (Spain) Timecrowave- Dir. Bob Rose (Spain) Lunch Ladies- Created by Clarissa Jacobson (USA) Strange Clowns- Dir. Michael Paul (USA) Multiplex 10 (Animated)- Dir. Gordon M Alpin (USA) Psycho Kino- Dir. Guillem Dols (Spain) The Toad of Buckingham Lake- Dir. Martin Pohl & Angela Juarez (USA) Stray- Dir. Dean W Law (Australia) Pale Blue Eye- Dir. Keith Nixon (USA) Death Valley Girls (Music Video)- Dir. Dylan Mars Greenberg (USA) Battle of Twits- Dir. Brian Andre (USA) KVLT is Alive- Dir. Adam Laughlin (USA) Me Time- Dir. Julie Robinson (UK) TFG-GOP (Music Video)- Dir. KHLOARIS (Kenneth Filmer/Nouri Zander) with Mike Diana (USA) Maelstrøm- Dir. Carlos Gómez-Trigo (Spain) Tomb of Nick Cage (Music Video)- Dir. Arvid Cristina (USA) Impending Sale- Dir. Ray Nomoto Robison (USA) Meat is Murder- Dir. James Boylan (USA) Matryoshka- Dir. Manny Serano (USA) We Summoned a Demon- Dir. Chris McInroy (USA) Z-Goat: First Bleat- Dir. by Julien Jauniaux & Bertrand Leplae (Belgium) Once Bitten- Dir. Pete Tomkies (UK) The Jerry Show- Dir. Stephen Stull (USA) Skinface- Dir. David Valdez (USA) Slime- Dir. Rob Cues (Belgium) Unplanned Parenthood- Dir. Emil Johansson (Sweden) Nerves- Dir. Ryan Mulhern (USA) Signal (Animated)- Dir. Steven Lapcevic (USA) Mrs. Oldina Goes Shopping- Felipe M. Guerra (Brazil) Eyeball Sisters- Dylan Mars Greenberg (USA)
After news broke out that Troma’s lesbian love story, ‘Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol. 2’ was going to premiere in the prestigious New York City Film Noir Cinema, tickets sold out almost instantly, despite opening against the mighty “Avengers: Endgame!” Thankfully, the good folks at Film Noir Cinema have added one last special encore screening on Saturday, May 18th at 8 PM with director Lloyd Kaufman in attendance for a special Q&A! Fans who missed the previous theatrical run can now enjoy the film.
On May 18th at 8 PM, Kaufman’s highly acclaimed Tromasterpiece will be shown the way it was always meant to be seen- uncensored and on the big screen! The Film Noir Cinema has programmed “Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol. 2” along with one-of-a-kind masterpieces, like ‘Lords of Chaos,’ ‘The House That Jack Built’ and ‘Climax!’ Kaufman will be in attendance for a special Q&A after the film!
“Its outrageous imagery brings to light the absurdity we’re currently up against as a society dealing with all sorts of turmoil.”-LA Weekly
“The fluorescent fluids fly fast and furiously… it gets only wilder from there.”-LA Times
“This might be Kaufman’s angriest polemic yet… bless him and Troma for making a movie that’s so aggressively unclean.”- Simon Abrams, Rogerebert.com
“Return to Return to Nuke Em High AKA Vol. 2, is Troma’s most manic magnum opus yet… It’s right and righteous.”-Film Threat
LET’S WATCH SOME ART! Film Noir Cinema 122 Meserole Ave Greenpoint, NY 11222
Compared to this, the people in Flint, Michigan have it easy!
Water replenishes us, provides oxygen and gives us life… but this new batch is causing the deaths of women everywhere! When a tainted water supply turns men into misogynistic, women-killing psychopaths, it’s up to Phil, a man untainted by the water, and Misandra, a badass misogynist-killer to castrate an entire horde of dangerous men and find out what’s caused the water to become tainted!
Director Drew Bolduc presents a brutal but mostly hilarious horror comedy unlike anything Troma has ever released before! With a killer 80’s style soundtrack, seamless CGI and outrageously over the top violence, THE TAINT is a tall drink you’ll want to have! The director himself will be in attendance at the Film Noir Cinema along with other guests to answer questions about the making of this film!
Troma Tuesday screenings are continuing in Brooklyn’s Film Noir Cinema and Toronto’s Grand Gerrard Theatre! Film Noir admission is only $5, Grand Gerrard Theatre admission is free, and both showings start at 9 PM!
The best marionette movie since the one by the guys that made Cannibal the Musical!
Goot was once a regular man with beautiful skin… until an evil capitalist bought it for only three dollars, leaving Goot without his skin or dignity! Robbed of his livelihood, Goot meets a mermaid in a chance encounter, and she wants revenge. Together, they team up to prank the corrupt forces of law, order and the free market… to DEATH!
Director Nick Grant presents a “badtime” story like no other with this original and gorgeous film, told entirely through the art of puppetry with beautifully designed marionettes and hand painted sets that transport the viewer to another world!
Troma Tuesday screenings are continuing in Toronto’s Grand Gerrard Theatre! Admission is FREE, and every showing starts at 9 PM!
THE 19th ANNUAL TROMADANCE FILM FESTIVAL is HERE!JUNE 21st/ 21+/ 6PM-4AM/ $10-15 MINIMUM DONATION JUNE 22nd/ 18+/ 12PM-10PM/ FREE ($5 SUGGESTED DONATION)at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn! No Entry Fee on All Film Submissions Every Year!
Hosted by LLOYD KAUFMAN and the TROMA TEAM Featuring Special Guests FRANK HENENLOTTER, MIKE DIANA, and MANY MORE!
Live Music Performances (June 21st Only: 10PM-Late)
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT
NIHILISTICS
SEWAGE NYC
H.B.I.C.
Screening Full-Length Features followed by a Q&A with Directors/Cast/Crew:
Boiled Angels: The Trial of Mike Diana- Dir. Frank Henenlotter
Assassinaut- Dir. Drew Bolduc
Portal Man- Dir. Charles Davis
Short Spotlight: Brutal Realty- Featuring a Q&A with Dir. Erik Boccio and Lead Star London May (Bassist of Samhain)
Dir. Dan Bringhurst Showcase- Whiskers & The Terrible Hole/ The Nautilus 30+ Shorts and Surprise Guest Panels TBA!!!
Featured Artist Booths: NO FLOWERS FOR YT POWERS FRANK HENENLOTTER MIKE DIANA JOHN ZE and MORE TBA
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Tromadance Film Festival is an Annual Free Film Festival presented by Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film company in the US (45 YEARS and counting).
Tromadance features a range of films made independently, usually without big stars, big money and far removed from the Hollywood studio system. The official selected films of TromaDance have been made with nothing more than passion, courage, integrity, and raw talent.
Tromadance is an opportunity for everyone who’s ever picked up a camera to have their work seen without the compromises required by elitist cartel interference. Tromadance is proud to be the first and only film festival THAT IS TRULY INDEPENDENT for the people, and by the people.
ABOUT THE VENUE 3 Dollar Bill is the newest and largest Queer Venue in Brooklyn. Troma is honored to create this event with a safe space for everyone in the community, promoting independence, and the importance of expressing free identity.
‘Victor Goodview’ on April 23rd at 9 PM and ‘Story of a Junkie’ in Sydney, AU at 8:30
Victor Goodview is young, unemployed, and constipated… and no one cares how it all comes out!
Things aren’t looking so good for Victor Goodview! Aimless millennial Victor finds himself without a job, short on the utility bill and to make matters more… uncomfortable, he hasn’t had a bowel movement in longer than he can remember. Victor seeks solace by making friends of dubious character, smoking crack of dubious quality, and pursuing women of dubious intent. As Victor readies himself for his desperately needed dead-end job interview, the consequences of his lifestyle catch up with him…
Screened at prestigious festivals and praised by some of the most popular movie review publishings in America, this highly acclaimed film was created by New York natives Vincent Turturro and Jerome Raim, who will both be in attendance for a special Q&A after the screening (Film Noir only)!
Troma Tuesday screenings are continuing in Brooklyn’s Film Noir Cinema and Toronto’s Grand Gerrard Theatre! Admission for Film Noir Cinema is only $5, free at the Grand Gerrard Theatre, and every showing starts at 9 PM!
Fans in Sydney, Australia will be able to catch the infamous ‘Story of a Junkie’ on April 23rd at The Vanguard at 8:30 PM for FREE, with live music by Dedderz!
After news broke out that Troma’s lesbian love story, ‘Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol. 2’ was going to premiere in the prestigious New York City Film Noir Cinema, tickets began to sell fast and demand grew for more Lloyd Kaufman appearances! Now, the creator of The Toxic Avenger and President of Troma Entertainment himself will be presenting and engaging in Q&As for not one, but three consecutive screenings from Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th!
From Friday, April 26th to Thursday, May 2nd, Kaufman’s highly acclaimed Tromasterpiece will be shown the way it was always meant to be seen- uncensored and on the big screen! The Film Noir Cinema has programmed “Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol. 2” along with one-of-a-kind masterpieces, like ‘Lords of Chaos’ and ‘The House That Jack Built!’ The legendary director himself and some key cast members will be in attendance the first night for a special Q&A, as well as selling exclusive merchandise, giving free autographs and taking free pictures with fans! Kaufman will also be in attendance Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th for Q&As!
“Its outrageous imagery brings to light the absurdity we’re currently up against as a society dealing with all sorts of turmoil.”-LA Weekly
“The fluorescent fluids fly fast and furiously… it gets only wilder from there.”-LA Times
“This might be Kaufman’s angriest polemic yet… bless him and Troma for making a movie that’s so aggressively unclean.”- Simon Abrams, Rogerebert.com
“Return to Return to Nuke Em High AKA Vol. 2, is Troma’s most manic magnum opus yet… It’s right and righteous.”-Film Threat
LET'S WATCH SOME ART! Film Noir Cinema 122 Meserole Ave Greenpoint, NY 11222
Forget Trainspotting and Requiem For a Dream; this is the real deal. Put this in your Big Apple and smoke it!
He’s no plumber, but he’s pushing down on a plunger, alright! When Gringo emigrates from Los Angeles to the Big Apple, he searches for his family and a life of fortune and fame. Unfortunately, he finds nothing but misery and addiction as he’s pulled into a world of heroin junkies.
This movie has been hailed by many as one of the best films Troma has ever released, and continues to have a cult following thirty years after its release. A documentary more insightful than any movie about drugs can attempt to be, ‘Story of a Junkie’ is one of the most ultimate anti-drug films that will leave any viewer (un)comfortably numb.
Troma Tuesday screenings are continuing in Brooklyn’s Film Noir Cinema, and now the Grand Gerrard Theatre in Toronto, Canada! Every screening now starts at 9 PM, and admission is completely FREE!
Troma Entertainment continues to disrupt the media and has now broken the internet with new premiere movies on their streaming service, Troma Now! Hulu and Netflix continue to shake in their overpriced boots as Troma Now proves a small price (it only costs $4.99 a month, and the first month is free!) and true filmmaking passion go a long way!
Troma Now consistently adds new content every month, ranging from full-length films to miniseries episodes and even animated shorts! Some new additions to the service include:
TICKET HOLDERS- two workers at a movie theater pass the time talking about everything movies to avoid the real world outside. Filmed in the style of Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks,’ this movie is perfect for any cineasts (watch the film to find out what that means)!
PORTAL MAN- a multi-dimension traveling flick that centers on an agent that has to kill the same man through different parallel universes until the tables turn on him! Better and funnier than Looper!
HOMICIDE McLEOD- a hard boiled detective tries to rescue his father from aliens and stop a drug kingpin from peddling a super addictive drug in this over the top parody of serious cop dramas!
MOVIES TO WATCH ON A RAINY AFTERNOON- Addison Binek’s series provides insightful critiques on various Troma classics and what makes each one of them perfect to watch on a rainy day!
FULL DISCLOSURE- this two-part short film focuses on a soldier who reveals some dark, troubling secrets while being debriefed after returning from a Secret Space program!
Troma Now also regularly releases video tips on low budget filmmaking from Lloyd Kaufman himself and various filmmakers that have released their masterpieces through Troma! With a library of over 500 movies and shows, Troma Now is the streaming service for all lovers and supporters of independent cinema!
