An emotional film about a schoolgirl diagnosed with cancer leads the way at the country's main film and television prizes.
The Australian Academy Awards is likely to adopt diversity guidelines similar to those announced for the Oscars says boss Damian Trewhella.
The AACTAs are introducing a $50,000 development prize. And anyone can apply.
Even after a banner year,in which they helmed a record number of the year's top films,Tuesday's Oscar nominations couldn't find room to celebrate female filmmakers.
Forget the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood mega-wedding:newly engaged Australian actress Liana Cornell has no intentions of being a bridezilla.
London and New York would be ashamed to host the kind of dross we have to endure.
It's the first time in the awards'history that a woman has claimed the top three prizes for the same film in a single year.
Stars of the stage and screen celebrated the best in the business at the annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.
The film industry is'a safer place'thanks to the women who rallied against sexual abuse and harassment,says the young acting star.
Today's luncheon largely celebrated screen craft and technical achievements across the year’s local TV and film offerings.
Martin Walsh has slammed the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts for overlooking his film in the major categories of its awards next week.