Nicole Kidman, Hillsong and a dispute over cash: the drama behind the scenes that nearly killed Tropfest

By Garry Maddox
Updated February 20 2016 - 10:13am, first published February 15 2016 - 4:44am
Tropfest ... troubled times for the short film festival.
Tropfest ... troubled times for the short film festival.
Tropfest managing director Michael Laverty at the festival in 2014. Photo: James Alcock
Tropfest managing director Michael Laverty at the festival in 2014. Photo: James Alcock
Tropfest founder John Polson. Photo: Belinda Rolland Photography
Tropfest founder John Polson. Photo: Belinda Rolland Photography