Lights! Canberra! Action! 20232023 Top Twelve Gala Screening and Awards
Friday 10th March 2023, 7 for 8pm start. More family friendly films in the first half. More mature content after Intermission. Our 20th festival! We are so proud to have made it to this milestone - 20 festivals, 240 Top Twelve films, and about 700 teams of filmmakers! This year also coincides with the World Pride festival, so this year's theme is: Pride You can interpret this theme any way you like. It's up to you, the filmmakers, to let this theme roll around in your heads and create a masterpiece. Content 'Rating' is indicative only. These films have not been classified.
Filmmaker Bio: Scott Cadzow 3D animator based in Canberra, Australia and is originally from Adelaide. He is passionate about animation, storytelling and film production.
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Producer, Director, Screenwriter: Sofia Arbelaez
A frustrated and desperate lover discovers a new way to find 'the one'. Life is peachy but soon, things take a turn for the worse when jealousy reins and tensions rise. |
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Filmmaker Bio: My name is Sofia Arbelaez, I’m a student filmmaker with a passion for writing and directing. I’m motivated by fun and absurd storytelling and collaborating with fellow creatives!
BEAR Drama, 7mins, G (mid references to adult themes)
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Producers: Riley Eli Jones, Jade Whelan
Director/Screenwriter:Riley Eli Jones A young woman visits her childhood home and recalls memories of growing up with her twin sister and toy bear. |
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Filmmaker bio: Riley Eli Jones is a Canberra-born filmmaker. His films have won various awards and played in countries around the world including, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris. His films tend to draw from personal events while maintaining a childlike imagination. He likes for himself and his cast and crew to be in the moment, allowing for natural emotions to find their way into the film. As much as he had fun creating a film for Lights Canberra Action, he certainly can't wait to get back to playing Elden Ring.
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Producer, Director: Sam Hosking, Screenwriter: Sam Hosking/Emma Horton
Introducing the new LYDIA smart device, your new best friend! |
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Filmmaker Bio: My name’s Sam Hosking and I’m a filmmaker from Canberra. I love making short films of all different genres, especially horror! I love all aspects of making films.
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Producer: Lyndsey Turnbull, Director: Anthea Staats, Screenwriter: Anthea Staats
An awkward young woman takes the advice of her perfect, yet toxic reflection in the hopes of impressing her date. |
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Filmmaker Bio: Lyndsey Turnbull and Anthea Staats are recent film production graduates from the University of Canberra. Throughout their studies they have made several short films together, including their previous LCA submission 'Fool’s Gold’ (Best Student Film & Female Filmmaker 2021) and their final university project ‘Lost and Found’ (Best Director & Best Editor, UC Film Awards 2020). As graduates Lyndsey and Anthea plan to make more films, building their skills and meeting new people along the way.
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Producer, Director, Screenwriter: Marko Matosevic
Chad buys himself a mirror in the hopes that it makes him lots of money. |
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Filmmaker Bio: Marko has had a passion for creating 3D art and animation, and this year was able to team up with a follow 3D artist based in Perth - Felicia White - and the two were able to create a fully animated short film in the span of 8 days.
LIMITED TIME ONLY! Psychological Thriller, 7mins, PG (mild adult themes)
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Producer, Director, Screenwriter: Callum Lawrence
Stella finds true love. Don't you love it when that happens? |
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Filmmaker Bio: Hey, my name's Callum. I'm a keen videographer/filmmaker in Canberra. I love making movies with my friends!
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Producer, Director, Screenwriter: Alistair Lauro
When a young woman has a life changing accident, she must find a way to hide her new secret. |
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Filmmaker Bio: Alistair has previously filled Sound-based roles in his past Lights! Canberra! Action! exploits, but this time is taking the helm of writer and director for his first film. He looks forward to LCA every year and thinks it does a great job of bringing the Canberra filmmaking scene together for two weeks of fun-fuelled filmmaking.
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Producer: Trent Housenloge, Directors, Writers: Trent Houssenloge & Christopher Curran
A palindrome in film form. Hannah Renner, a young, nervous pianist performs a memorial concert for her recently deceased father. |
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Filmmaker Bio: Trent Houssenloge is a driven filmmaker and videographer by day (and also by night). This year, his film perfectly mirrors itself at the midpoint. The cinematography, blocking, action and score are all reflected surrounding a single shot in the middle of the film. Did you notice? Trent can't wait for next year's LCA, as he's already got grand plans.
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Producers: Matthew J. Thompson, Zane Menegazzo, Rieley James, Joachim Ellenricher
Director, Screenwriter: Matthew J. Thompson Two friends reunite for the first time after a tragic event. |
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Filmmaker Bio: Matthew J. Thompson, Zane Menegazzo, Rieley James & Joachim Ellenrieder are a team of Canberran filmmakers. Matthew has a love for scriptwriting, directing & editing. Zane and Rieley are passionate actors, both with backgrounds in film and theatre, and are taking on the two lead roles in the film. Joachim is a talented cinematographer, elevating the vision for the film. As well as taking on these roles in the film, they have worked together to produce this passion project and are extremely proud to present Where Credit’s Due to Lights! Canberra! Action! 2022.
A CREATURE LIKE ME Psychological Horror, 7 mins, PG (horror, adult themes)
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Producers: Dan Sanguineti, Mikey J. Watson, April Watson, Director: Mikey J. Watson, Screenwriter: Russell Lee
A creature torments a recluse demanding to be freed. Who is truly the prisoner, when we face our inner demons? |
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Filmmaker Bio: Dan Sanguineti has been a passionate Canberra filmmaker since the first Lights Canberra Action back in 2003. Since then he has produced a number of feature length films and hundreds of short films, including several more for LCA. Despite becoming a mentor for many filmmakers, he finds himself back behind the camera due to his intense passion for storytelling and filmmaking.
Mikey Watson has been a regular on many Canberra film projects for over 12 years, including producing a number of feature films and short films. His 2022 LCA entry, ‘A Creature Like Me’ is Mikey’s directorial debut.
Mikey Watson has been a regular on many Canberra film projects for over 12 years, including producing a number of feature films and short films. His 2022 LCA entry, ‘A Creature Like Me’ is Mikey’s directorial debut.
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Producers, Screenwriters: Max Jasinski and Michael Caruana Director: Max Jasinski
Jonathon recounts the worst day of his life. |
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Filmmaker Bio: While the writer's block, logistical nightmares, late nights and early mornings can be tough, Max, Michael and Andrew just love making movies.
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DOUBLE VISION Sci-Fi, 4mins, PG (mild menace)
Producer, Director, Screenwriter: Spencer Wilds Double Vision is a story about a person who is having doubts about his reflection and self identity. UNDER 18S ENTRY WILL SCREEN DURING INTERMISSION |
Filmmaker Bio: I am an amateur Student filmmaker based in Canberra hoping for a future career in film. I first got interested in film making at around age 12, making short videos on my iPad. In the past I have specialised in comedy and documentary but I wish to broaden my horizons with more projects like these.
2023 Awards |
2023 Items |
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The Screen Canberra Award for Best Film
The Electric Canvas Award for Best Use of Theme The University of Canberra Award for Best Student Film The EventsACT Award for Best Under 18s Film The Burley & Brave Award for Best Use of an Item The National Capital Authority Award for Best Sound Design The Crux Media Award for Best Director The National Film & Sound Archive Award for Best Original Music Her Canberra Female Filmmaker Award The Perform Australia Award for Best Performance The artsACT Award for Most Memorable Performance The By George Studios Award for Best Cinematography The Hot Dogma Script Consultancy Award for Best Screenplay Full Point Films Award for Best Editing Marisa Martin Art & Design Award for Best Art Direction The AIE Award for Best Animation or Visual Effects The People's Choice Award sponsored by Enemies of Reality Films |
2023 Winners GalleryUpdated once festival has occurred.2023 Photo GalleryUpdated once festival has occurred. |
