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Short film

Lights! Canberra! Action! (LCA)

Canberra, ACT · Senate Rose Gardens, Old Parliament House
Next edition Mar 2027 · in 4 months

Entries open Feb 2027

Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)

Eligibility & notes

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.

Key details

Festival dates
March
Submission window
Opens Feb · Closes early Mar
Entry fees
$22 student/under-18/inclusive teams · $33 general; currency unconfirmed
Submit via
Direct portal (festival website)
Maximum runtime
7 minutes

Sources

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Details last checked against these sources on 9 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 9 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/lights-canberra-action.