Foxtel's Lambs of God,Netflix's The King clean up at early AACTA Awards

Foxtel's Lambs of God,Netflix's The King clean up at early AACTA Awards

Today's luncheon largely celebrated screen craft and technical achievements across the year’s local TV and film offerings.

  • byRobert Moran

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Danger Close producer'shocked to the core'over AACTA awards process
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Danger Close producer'shocked to the core'over AACTA awards process

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.

  • byKarl Quinn
'Made a mistake?':Sam Neill to receive AACTA's'highest screen accolade'

'Made a mistake?':Sam Neill to receive AACTA's'highest screen accolade'

The much-loved New Zealand actor thinks there must have been a mix-up,but he's delighted all the same.

  • byKarl Quinn
The Nightingale,Lambs of God and Netflix's The King lead AACTA nods

The Nightingale,Lambs of God and Netflix's The King lead AACTA nods

David Michod's The King wasn't even eligible for the AACTA awards until a late rule change. Now it has emerged as a real contender,with 13 nominations.

  • byKarl Quinn
The stars come out:NIDA celebrates 60 years

The stars come out:NIDA celebrates 60 years

Before they became screen legends,many of our best-known actors were struggling thespians at NIDA. A picture essay captures some of their early student performances.

  • bySally Rawlings
AACTA bends the rules to allow Netflix-only film into contention

AACTA bends the rules to allow Netflix-only film into contention

Despite not having had a cinema release or festival screening in Australia,David Michod's new film could be in contention for a major film award.

  • byKarl Quinn
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Sweet Country dominates AACTA Awards,with a surprise best actor win

Sweet Country dominates AACTA Awards,with a surprise best actor win

Director Warwick Thornton's western has claimed best film,director and four other trophies at the country's leading film and television awards.

  • byGarry Maddox
Risky film shot in secret in Afghanistan steals show at AACTA Awards

Risky film shot in secret in Afghanistan steals show at AACTA Awards

Benjamin Gilmour's Jirga wins best indie film at the AACTA Industry Luncheon.

  • byGarry Maddox
'Awesome':Gay,disabled and nominated for best actor at AACTAs

'Awesome':Gay,disabled and nominated for best actor at AACTAs

Daniel Monks is heading to the country's leading film and television awards alongside Nicole Kidman,Russell Crowe and Joel Edgerton.

  • byGarry Maddox
Ladies in Black,Mystery Road top Australian Academy Award nominations

Ladies in Black,Mystery Road top Australian Academy Award nominations

The contenders for the country's leading film and television awards make intriguing reading.

  • byGarry Maddox