Lights! Canberra! Action! 2012

The ninth Lights! Canberra! Action! was held 23rd Feb - 5th March 2012. A horrid week of wet weather meant a difficult time for the filmmakers, but 37 teams braved the conditions and the weather held out for the screening in the wonderful new venue of the Rose Gardens at OPH.

THEME: 'Winning'
The theme is tied into the 100th anniversary of the win by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin to plan the city of Canberra. The story of their entry and selection is quite an interesting one. A late decision to enter, a push from Marion to Walter, a rush to the deadline... A great story, more about which can be read HERE

Top Twelve 2012

First Place
Director/Producer/Writer: Shane Parsons   7 mins Comedy

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Down on his luck, Hare searches for the answer to change his bad fortune.

Parting Gift
Director/Producer/Writer: Hew Sandison   7 mins Drama 

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When the world is coming to an end, what choices would you make for those you care for?

Second Best
Directors: Sean Flynn, Gerard Dewhurst, Nathan Dukes, Steph Leary.  Producer: Sean Flynn , Writer: Gerard Dewhurst  6:20 mins Drama

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Under cover of night, two friends roam the streets. Win or lose, they have each other.

Winner
Director: Simone Thomspson Producers: Simone Thompson and Hew Sandison Writers: Simone Thompson and Krosty 
3:20mins Action/Thriller 

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You should never walk home alone...

The Sleepover
Director: Bruce Davie Producers: Bruce Davie and Bernard Pearson Writer: Bruce Davie  7 mins Comedy 

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The unauthorised prequel to the hangover.

Gone Postal
Director/Writer: Luke Hendrickson Producer: Adele Morey and Luke Hendrickson   7 mins Action Comedy 

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Two rivals find out that winning is not everything in the dangerous world of bicycle couriers.

Me, My Mouse and I
Director/Producer/Writer:Tom Armstrong  6:40mins Comedy 

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A public servant is fighting a losing battle with a mouse. Or was he winning the whole time?

Inner Ninja
Director/Writer: Daniel Sanguineti. Producers: Sarah Keetman, Daniel Sanguineti & Andy Minh Trieu  6:15 mins Kung Fu 

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Beware of your Inner Ninja...

Winning the Fox Hunt
Director/Producer/Writer: Christian Doran 5:50mins Sci Fi

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The entire population has succumb to a drug that was first introduced in an energy drink, The Fox.

The Final PACT
Director/Producer/Writer: Patrick J Gallagher  7 mins Horror

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The Paranormal A.C.T. team have a chance to win $20 million, if they survive the night...

Blue World Order
Director/Producer/Writer: Dallas Bland  7 mins Sci Fi/Action

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In a world governed by an electronic virus, Jake Slater is on a mission to save his daughter - a girl who is also the world's last remaining child.

Winning Streaks
Director/Producer/Writer: Jimmy Ennett   4:40mins Romantic Comedy

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A lovestruck squeegee man tries to win the heart of a forlorn lollipop girl by saving up for some flowers.

Playlist of the 2012 Top Twelve Films

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

Award Winners 2012

BEST FILM
Winning the Fox Hunt, Producer Christian Doran

BEST USE OF THEME
Parting Gift, Producer Hew Sandison

BEST STUDENT FILM
Winning Streaks, Producer Jimmy Ennett

BEST USE OF AN ITEM
Gone Postal, Producer: Luke Henderickson

BEST DIRECTOR
Winning Streaks, Jimmy Ennett

BEST SCREENPLAY
Winning Streaks, Jimmy Ennett

BEST PERFORMANCE
Che Baker, Blue World Order

MOST MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE
Jared Brown, First Place

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Winning Streaks, Jimmy Ennett

BEST SOUND DESIGN
Winning the Fox Hunt, Travis Dom

BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Parting Gift, Hew Sandison

BEST EDITING
Invasion, Jimmy Ennett

BEST ART DIRECTION
Winning the Fox Hunt, Gerry Satrapa

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS/ANIMATION
Blue World Order, Gavin Tyyrell & Che Baker

Items 2012

  • Australians of the Year Walk
  • 'The Acrobats' sculpture at the AIS 
  • The Winning Post at Canberra Thoroughbred Park 
  • A Taxi
  • A watercolour painting 
  • A trophy 
  • Architectural projections at Enlighten
  • The winning plan of Canberra at the National Archives
  • A champagne cork
  • A checkered flag 

Event Photos 2012
Photos by Chapman Images