Light emitting assemblies include at least one light source, an optical film with deformities, an optical conductor, and at least one light input surface for receiving light from the light source. The optical conductor has a pattern of deformities on or in the front and back sides to cause light to be emitted from at least one light emitting surface on one of the sides. At least one planar or curved refractive surface on a transition area between the light source and the light emitting surface or on the light input surface aligned with the light source redirects a portion of the light entering the optical conductor to pass through the optical film. A tray may also be provided that holds the optical conductor and light source.