Lights! Canberra! Action! 2016

Lights! Canberra! Action! was held from Feb 26th to March 7th 2016. Celebrating its thirteenth year.  A record breaking 55 films were received by the festival this year.
THEME : 'Chance'
SCREENINGSGala Screening & Awards: Friday 11th March, 7 for 8pm. OPH Rose Gardens.
Encore Screening: Friday 8th April, 7pm, Shine Dome Acton.

Top Twelve 2016

Going Postal
Animation, 2.51mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Scott Cadzow

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Little old lady lives the slow life and blocks a postal worker who lives the fast life to his detriment.

Million Dollar Angel
Comedy, 6.56mins  Producer/Writer: Sebastian Chan, Director: Steven Lee

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One million dollars up for grabs but there can only be one winner in this battle of good vs evil.

Bunny & Rabbit Take a Chance 
Comedy, 5.30mins  Producers: David Doepel & Aaron King, Director/Writer: David Doepel

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Bunny & Rabbit are at it again.

Jarred's Powell-Wow
Mockumentary, 7mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Jarred Powell

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Jarred Powell interviews creative genius Jarrad Stewart about the incredible music he refuses to share with the world.

A Fortuitous Fable
Fantasy, 5.27mins  Producers: James Robinson and Sophia Dolferus, Director/Writer: James Robinson

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When reserved Amber and confident Ben butt heads over a dungeon master's guide, and epic battle of chance ensues.

The Science of Chanceology
Comedy, 6.40mins  Producer/Director/Writer: Patrick J Gallagher

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Kat's new housemate lives by a strange new philosophy - Chanceology.

A Briefcase of Insanity
Drama, 7mins  Producer/Writer/Director: Lachlan McLennan

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Michael is homeless and desperate, however, a new chance rests inside a briefcase left by a strange naked man.

237
Foreign Arthoues, 5mins  Producers/Directors: Marina Talevski and Geoffrey Dunn, Writer: Marina Talevski

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Think outside the box for a chance at freedom.

Fatale
Drama, 5.02mins  Producer/Director: Evie Friedrich, Writers: Evie Fredrich and Felix Morreo

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Lewis needs help for his probability assignment however everything is not as it seems.

Sunday
Drama, 6.59mins  Producers/Directors/Writers: Tina Contessi and Adrian Muscat

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Michael has been planning Sunday as a day to be remembered, however chance has taken him on a different course.

The Archive
Mystery Thriller, 5.45mins  Producer/Director: James Hunter, Writers: James Hunter and Patrick J Gallagher

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On a research trip to Canberra, Emma becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding her grandmother's death in the 50s

Awks
Comedy, 7mins  Director/Producer: Oran Yota, Writers: Oran Yota and Tom Barrington-Smith

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A study into the psychological response of anti social media treatment.

Playlist of the 2016 Top Twelve Films
Not all films are available for online viewing, but those that are are here in this playlist

The Archive (2016) from James HunterWinner of Best Film at Lights! Canberra! Action! 2016.

Award Winners 2016

BEST FILM
The Archive. Producer: James Hunter

BEST STUDENT FILM
Fortuitous Fable. Produers: James Robinson and Sophia Dolferus

BEST UNDER 18s FILM
Fatale. Producer: Evie Friedrich

BEST USE OF THEME
The Science of Chanceology. Producers: Patrick J. Gallagher, Dorothy Kosci, Katherine Bramston and Silvana Moro

BEST USE OF AN ITEM
Awks. Producer: Oran Yota

SCREENACT BEST DIRECTOR
James Hunter. The Archive

BEST SCREENPLAY
Scott Cadzow. Going Postal

CADA BEST PERFORMANCE
Brendan Kelly. Sunday

MOST MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE
Daniel Tonon. Million Dollar Angel

ACS ACT BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Simon Koloadin. The Archive

BEST SOUND DESIGN
James Hunter. The Archive

BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC
Brass Knuckle Brass Band. Million Dollar Angel

CRUX MEDIA BEST EDITING
Scott Cadzow. Going Postal

EoR MEDIA BEST ART DIRECTION
John Hunter and Tess Parker. The Archive

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS/ANIMATION
Going Postal. Producer: Scott Cadzow

PALACE AUDIENCE CHOICE
A Briefcase of Insanity. Producer: Lachie McLennan

Items 2016

  • A deck of cards
  • PJ O'Reilly's (City or Tuggeranong)
  • A Weather Report 'Chance of Rain'
  • Weetangera Cemetery
  • A question mark
  • The National Film & Sound Archive
  • Dice
  • The Police Phone Box on Red Hill
  • A Raffle Ticket
  • The key to room 237, Avenue Hotel

Winning Films Gallery 2016

Event Gallery 2016