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HISTORY - 2011
The eight 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.
A compile of photos from the 2011 event. More photos can be found on our Facebook page
ITEMS
An invitation (any kind, can be verbal)
‘Sculpture no. 23’ (The Parcel) by Alexander Seton
A post office
An RSVP (any kind, can be verbal)
National Archives of Australia’s East Block Building
Lennox Gardens
A Printer
Queanbeyan Railway Station
Mt Stromlo Observatory
Announcements section of a newspaper
TOP TWELVE
The 2011 Top Twelve Filmmakers
 | 'Thank You' She Said Drama 6mins Producers: Hassan Bajwa & Adam Lynch, Director/Writer: Adam Lynch 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 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 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 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 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 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 A Deadly virus has decimated the worlds population. But there are things worse than death. |
 | RSVP Thriller 7 mins Producer/Director/Writer: Christian Doran 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 A girl struggles with a recurring dream |
 | Tavi Drama 7mins Producer/Director/Writer: Ed Telfer 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 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 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. |
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Director's Choice: Screening out of Competition Falling |
The winners of the 2011 Festival were announced after the
screening on Friday 18th March in Garema Place, Canberra City
Best Film 'Saying Goodbye to Jane' Producer Aaron King.
Best Film |  |
Best Use of Theme |  |
Best Student Film |  |
Best Use of an Item |  |
Best Director |  |
Best Sound Design |  |
Best Original Music |  |
Best Actor |  |
Most Memorable Performance RSVP |  |
Best Cinematography |  |
Best Screenplay |  |
Best Editing |  |
Best Art Direction Invasion Sophie Brown & Jimmy Ennett |  |
2011 SCREENING
Friday 18th March 2011
Garema Place
2011 ENCORE SCREENING
Friday 15th April at 7.30pm
CSIRO Discovery Centre, Acton
Free Entry, 15+, Under 15s with an Adult
