Lights! Canberra! Action! 2015

Lights! Canberra! Action! was held from Feb 20th to March 2nd 2015. Celebrating its twelfth year of continuous festivals. 
THEME: 'Swings and Roundabouts'

Top Twelve 2015

Crumbs
Animation, 2.21mins  Producer/Director/Writer: James Campbell 

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Two mice learn about survival of the fittest.

Dear Jasmine
Comedy, 4.28mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Julia Faragher

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In a letter to her friend, Lily wonders what her life would be like if someone were writing her story.

One Long Day - Lights...Canberra...Inaction 
Comedy, 6.35mins  Writer/Producers: Brendon Houlahan & Sian Rinaldi, Director: Brendon Houlahan

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A short film about musicians and amateur film makers.

What's it all about, Tilly?
Animation, 5.32mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Geraldine Martin

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Tilly must evaluate her approaches to life (and death). A study in animating to music.

Bulldust
Thriller, 6.25mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Jonathan Holden

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Romulus' day of landscaping gardens is interrupted when he witnesses a murder in a neighbouring house. Will he be next?

Game of Foams
Action, 7mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Patrick J Gallagher

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All Kevin ever wanted was to be King. But sometimes the swings and roundabout of life have other plans...

Lost for Words
Drama, 7mins  Producer: Peter Fock, Writer/Director: Bruce Davie

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One man's struggle with the isolation of life on the streets.

The Lotto
Drama, 7 mins  Producer/Director/Writer: William Jordt

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Michael wants money and has turned to lottery tickets. Will he get his winning ticket?

This Too Shall Pass 
Arthouse, 6.43mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Geoffrey Dunn/Marina Talevski

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Passing through a dreamy world of isolation and longing to find intimacy and hope in a roundabout way.

The Ferryman
Drama, 7mins  Producers: Morgan Gardiner, Barbara Howarth, Writer/Directors: Morgan Gardiner, Kim Gohlich

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A young woman journeys through the Afterlife to rescue her sister.

Turnback
Drama, 6.56mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Hew Sandison

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Sometimes an experience is the only way to change your mind.

Echoes
Thriller, 7mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Christian Doran

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Tracy can see a space in time. A window without words.

ALSO SCREENING (out of the twelve):
This Place Ain't Home
Drama, 6.34 mins  Writer/Producer: Evie Friedrich, Directors: Evie Friedrich and Jack Buchanan

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Sometimes you get stuck. A day that feels like it's constantly repeating. But one moment can change everything.

Playlist of the 2015 Top Twelve Films

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

Award Winners 2015

CBR CANBERRA BEST FILM
TURNBACK, Producer Hew Sandison

BEST USE OF THEME
LOST FOR WORDS, Producer Peter Fock

VIDEOCRAFT BEST STUDENT FILM
DEAR JASMINE, Producer Julia Faragher

BEST USE OF AN ITEM
DEAR JASMINE, Producer Julia Faragher

BEST UNDER 18s FILM
THIS PLACE AIN'T HOME, Producer Evie Friedrich

SCREENACT BEST DIRECTOR
Hew Sandison TURNBACK

BEST SCREENPLAY
Brendan Houlahan and Sian Rinaldi ONE LONG DAY - LIGHTS...CANBERRA...INACTION

CADA BEST PERFORMANCE
Sian Rinaldi ONE LONG DAY - LIGHTS...CANBERRA...INACTION

MOST MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE
Chris Schlegel BULLDUST

ACS ACT BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Adam Lynch ECHOES

MIX 106.3 BEST SOUND DESIGN
Douglas Warouw CRUMBS

MIX 106.3 BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Brendan Houlahan ONE LONG DAY - LIGHTS...CANBERRA...INACTION

BEST EDITING
Hew Sandison TURNBACK

EoR MEDIA BEST ART DIRECTION
Patrick J. Gallagher & The Hundred Swords GAME OF FOAMS

GAMMA.CON BEST VISUAL EFFECTS/ANIMATION
Christian Doran & Adam Lynch ECHOES

PALACE AUDIENCE CHOICE
​ECHOES Producer Christian Doran

Items 2015

  • A park swing
  • A road roundabout 
  • A set of scales
  • 'On the Road Again' sculpture 
  • A ferris wheel 
  • The Mandalay Bus 
  • Gold tiles at the Legislative Assembly 
  • An underpass 
  • The Chess Pit 
  • The High Court (exterior 

Event Photos 2015
Photos by Chapman Images