2011 TOP TWELVE

Over more than six hours, two panels of judges watched the 40 films submitted for LCA this year.
Deliberations continued into Tuesday, with the final Twelve taking a full 24 hours of discussion to decide.
Exhausted, but proud, we announce this year's exceptional Top Twelve!

THE 2011 WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!
Click HERE to see the results


The Top Twelve Filmmakers for 2011 at the Festival Screening, March 18th 2011

 

'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.

 

 

 

 

Director's Choice: Screening out of Competition

Falling 
Art House Film Noir  7mins
Producer/Director/Writer: Christian Doran
A man falls through life and death. Am I falling?

 

 

 

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