Not even the controversy surrounding its questionable ‘Australian-ness’ could keep The Great Gatsby from sweeping the Academy of Australian Cinema and Television Arts awards, taking home Best Film and twelve other accolades. It nabbed six of those last evening, at a ceremony hosted by Shane Bourne. Its seven technical prizes were picked up at a luncheon held […]
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‘The Rocket’ chases ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the AACTA awards
December 4, 2013 
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Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby will go into the 3rd AACTA Awards as the movie to beat, but it faces fierce competition from plucky upstart The Rocket. Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel of the same name, was awarded 14 gongs by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, while Kim Mordaunt’s crowd […]
Continue readingThe Sapphires sweep 2nd AACTA awards
January 31, 2013 0 Comments
The songbirds were singing in Sydney last night, where local hit The Sapphires concluded its victory lap with an impressive haul of 11 awards at the 2nd annual AACTAs. The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts deemed The Sapphires the Best Film of the Year, and also bestowed upon Wayne Blair the prize for Best Direction. Stars Deborah […]
Continue readingThe top 10 Australian films of 2012
December 7, 2012 0 Comments
The top 10 Australian films of 2012. By Simon Miraudo. With 2012 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year’s cinematic treats, and then crowbar each work of art into a numerical position on a comparative chart. Comedies versus dramas! Thrills versus chills! The great versus the very good! This is the […]
Continue readingThe Sapphires lead 2nd AACTA nominations
December 3, 2012 1 Comment
The nominations for the second annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards were announced in Sydney today, with 2012’s biggest local hit, The Sapphires, leading the pack. Wayne Blair’s box-office busting toe-tapper claimed 12 nominations, ahead of Jonathan Teplitzky’s Burning Man (10), Cate Shortland’s Lore (8), and Kieran Darcy-Smith’s Wish You Were Here (8). All four flicks will compete for […]
Continue readingAussie films in competition for 2nd AACTA awards revealed
August 29, 2012 0 Comments
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts has unveiled the 23 feature films in competition for the 2nd AACTA Awards, set to be handed out in Sydney early 2013. It’s worth noting that the below titles are merely eligible, and a few obvious ones aren’t likely to make their way into the Best Feature category. Sorry Iron […]
Continue readingRed Dog musical heads to the stage
March 19, 2012 2 Comments
Producer Nelson Woss is keen to expand the success of local hit Red Dog from the screen to the stage. Speaking with Perth Now, Woss revealed his plans to produce a musical based on the tale of the legendary canine who brought companionship to the miners of the Pilbara region. Woss believes the stage show could premiere […]
Continue readingSnowtown, Salo were the most complained about films of 2011
February 7, 2012 0 Comments
There are always some fun nuggets in the Australian Classification Board’s annual report, and the latest one is no different. Released at the end of last year, it lists the films that generated the most complaints in the past 12 months. And here they are, in all their offensive glory! Justin Kurzel‘s AACTA-scooping serial killer […]
Continue readingRed Dog, Snowtown triumph at inaugural AACTAs
January 31, 2012 1 Comment
The winners of the inaugural Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards were announced at the Sydney Opera House this evening, at a ceremony hosted by AACTA president (and Australian of the Year!) Geoffrey Rush. Unsurprisingly, box office sensation Red Dog nabbed the top prize, though Snowtown put in a good showing and took home four […]
Continue readingGeoffrey Rush named Australian of the Year
January 25, 2012 0 Comments
Oscar winning actor Geoffrey Rush has been named Australian of the Year, in recognition for his work on and off screen, and for his commitment to the local arts scene. The Shine and Pirates of the Caribbean star was presented with the accolade by Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Canberra. Rush had this to say […]
Continue readingThe 10 best Australian films of 2011
December 1, 2011 8 Comments
The 10 best Australian films of 2011. By Simon Miraudo. It’s officially December – let the end-of-year list onslaught begin! With the announcement of the AACTA nominations yesterday, we thought it best to kick off the long goodbye to 2011 by reflecting on the best Australian films of the past twelve months. Some of our […]
Continue readingMrs. Carey’s Concert, Shut Up Little Man among first AACTA Award nominees
August 31, 2011 0 Comments
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts has wasted no time in preparing for its first ever awards ceremony in January, announcing the nominees for Best Feature Length Documentary, Best Short Animation and Best Short Fiction Film. In an effort to align itself with the United States’ Academy Awards and the United Kingdom’s BAFTAs, the […]
Continue readingAFI introduces Oscar-inspired awards
August 22, 2011 1 Comment
The Australian Film Institute has launched a new initiative to boost national and international recognition of Australian film, dumping the annual AFI awards in favour of the AACTAs. Geoffrey Rush was appointed the AACTAs (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) founding president, with the announcement made by Mad Max and Happy Feet director George […]
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