Lights! Canberra! Action! 2011

The eigth Lights! Canberra! Action! was held 4th - 14th March 2011 . From a huge 48 registrations (and 40 finished films), the judges spent more hours than ever before watching and deliberating to decide on the Top Twelve & Winning Films. 
THEME: 'Invitation' To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Invitations for the design of Canberra being sent out.

Top Twelve 2011

Thank You She Said
Drama  6mins  Producers: Hassan Bajwa & Adam Lynch, Director/Writer: Adam Lynch

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Everyday people have so many opportunities to connect. Simon decides to take one.

Making the Cut
Dramedy  5mins  Producers/Writers: Clare Martin and Hana Tow, Director: Hana Tow

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Ally is getting married! Now to set the list - who will make the cut?

Phoenix Rising
Documentary  7mins  Producer: Kris Kerehona,
​Director/Writer: Adrian Muscat

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For Tongan-born dancer Siua, his life is like a phoenix rising from the ashes. The transition from young to old is no different from able to disabled; it is the spirit which matters most.

I Stole Your Bananas
Comedy  5:30mins  Producer/Director: Tarn Huynh, Writer: Tarn Huynh & Matt Pain 

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Girl finds a printer, slips on a banana, enters a magical world, steals a banana and is chased by a asked man.

Parcel
Drama  5:30mins  Producers: Liz Weir & Mike Kenneally, Director/Writer: Liz Weir

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All it takes is an invitation to shatter Anna's perfectly constructed world.

All Nighter 
Comedy  3:30mins  Producer/Director: Torben Sko, Writers: Mark Russell & Torben Sko 

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If Joe is to get this assignment done in just one night, he is going to need some help from an unexpected friend.

KV
Horror  7 mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Patrick J Gallagher

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A Deadly virus has decimated the worlds population. But there are things worse than death.

RSVP
Thriller  7 mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Christian Doran

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When you internet date, the profile is always a lie.

When the Dreams
Experimental 7 mins  A film by Felix Barbalet with words by Margaret Barbalet 

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A girl struggles with a recurring dream.

Tavi
Drama  7mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Ed Telfer

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Becoming a man can be hard via correspondence. Tavi tackles some big issues with the help of friends, family and feathers near and far.

Saying Goodbye to Jane
Romantic Drama  7 mins  Producer/Director: Aaron King, Director/Writer: Benedict Woods

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A young man has one night to say goodbye to his unrequited love before she leaves town. A story of missed opportunities and finding hope.

Invasion
Thriller  5 mins  Producers: Jimmy Ennett & Sophie Brown Director/Writer: Jimmy Ennett

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Two novice burglars rob an empty house. Soon, however, they discover that all the planning in the world couldn't prepare them for what they encounter next..

Director's Choice (Screening out of competition)

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Falling  
Art House Film Noir  7mins
Producer/Director/Writer: Christian Doran
​A man falls through life and death. Am I falling?

Playlist of the 2011 Top Twelve Films

Not all films are available for online viewing, but those that are are here in this playlist

Award Winners 2011

BEST FILM
Saying Goodbye To Jane, Producer Aaron King

CANBERRA 100 BEST USE OF THEME
Making the Cut, Producers Clare Martin & Hana Tow

BEST STUDENT FILM
Saying Goodbye To Jane, Producer Aaron King

BEST USE OF AN ITEM
Parcel, Producers: Liz Weir & Mike Kenneally

BEST DIRECTOR
Tavi, Producer Ed Telfer

BEST SCREENPLAY
Thank You She Said, Adam Lynch

BEST ACTOR
Tavi Telfer, Tavi

MOST MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE
Bridgette Black, RSVP

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Tavi, Ed Telfer

BEST SOUND DESIGN
Invasion, Jimmy Ennett

BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Tavi, Jo Telfer

BEST EDITING
Invasion, Jimmy Ennett

BEST ART DIRECTION
Invasion, Sophie Brown & Jimmy Ennett

Winning Films 2011

Items 2011

  • An Invitation 
  • 'Sculpture No.23' by Alexander Seton 
  • A post office 
  • An RSVP 
  • National Archives of Australia (East Block) 
  • Lennox Gardens 
  • A printer 
  • Queanbeyan Railway Station
  • Mt Stomlo Observatory 
  • Announcements section of a newspaper 

Event Photos 2011
Photos by Josh Sellick