Kick off the Canberra Day Long Weekend with Lights! Canberra! Action! on Friday 6 March. Located in the open-air surrounds of the Senate Rose Garden, this short film festival shines the spotlight on local filmmaking talent. With 10 days to film and feature 10 items from around Canberra, see up-and-coming local film makers share their perspective and interpretation of this year’s theme – Curiosity.
Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab some food or delicious brews from BentSpoke Brewing Co. and sit back to watch this year’s top 12 finalists’ films under the stars.
There will be live music from 7pm, films screen from 8pm followed by the awards, the event ends approx. 10:30pm.
For more information about the filmmakers visit the Enemies of Reality website, Facebook or Youtube.
Event Info
Date: Friday 6 March 2026
Location: Senate Rose Gardens, Old Parliament House
Screening: 7pm for 8pm start. Gates will open at 6.30pm.
Tickets: This is a free event. Recommended for Ages 15+. Under 15’s to be accompanied by an adult.
Please note – no BYO alcohol is not to be brought to this event.
Award Sponsors
Best Film Award
Best Visual Effects/Animation Award
Most Memorable Performance Award
Best Use of an Item Award
Best Original Music Award
Best Director Award
Best Film under 18 Award
Best Editing Award
Best Sound Design Award
Female Filmmaker Award
Inclusive Film Award
Best Art Direction Award
Best Cinematography Award
Best Screenplay Award
Best Acting Performance Award
People’s Choice Award
Best Student Film Award
Enlighten Festival Creative Director’s Award – for Best Interpretation of the Theme
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Enlighten Creative Director
Senate Rose Gardens
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