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  "name": "Lights! Canberra! Action!",
  "shortName": "LCA",
  "location": "Canberra, ACT",
  "venue": "Senate Rose Gardens, Old Parliament House",
  "summary": "Ten-day filmmaking challenge using an announced theme and Canberra items or locations, followed by a public gala screening. Films can run up to seven minutes including credits. Student, under-18 and disability-inclusive team categories have reduced entry rates.",
  "websiteUrl": "https://www.enemiesofreality.com/lights-canberra-action.html",
  "submissionUrl": "https://www.enemiesofreality.com/lca.html",
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  "sources": [
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  "verifiedOn": "2026-11-09",
  "festival": {
    "text": "March",
    "startMonth": 3,
    "endMonth": 3,
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null
  },
  "submissions": {
    "text": "Opens Feb · Closes early Mar",
    "openMonth": 2,
    "closeMonth": 3,
    "closeDay": null,
    "deadline": null
  },
  "platform": "Direct portal (festival website)",
  "fees": {
    "text": "$22 student/under-18/inclusive teams · $33 general; currency unconfirmed",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-11-09T01:06:57Z",
  "next": {
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    "exact": false,
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  "submissionStatus": {
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    "closesOn": "2027-03-31",
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    "daysToClose": 142,
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/lights-canberra-action"
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