AACTA Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Australian Cinema and Television

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards for 2024 were a celebration of talent and achievement in the Australian film and television industry. Held recently, the awards ceremony recognized outstanding contributions across various categories, honoring the best productions, performances, and creative endeavors of the year.

Best Lead Actress: Cate Blanchett shines with her portrayal in “The New Boy,” set in 1940s Australia, earning her a nomination and placing her among the top contenders.

Best Lead Actor: Aswan Reid captivates audiences with his performance in “The New Boy,” earning recognition for his compelling portrayal.

Best Indie Film: “The Rooster” emerges as a standout indie film, capturing attention and acclaim from critics and audiences alike.

Best Supporting Actress: Deborah Mailman delivers a stellar performance in “The New Boy,” showcasing her talent and earning accolades in the supporting actress category.

Best Supporting Actor: Wayne Blair stands out for his role in “The New Boy,” earning praise for his impactful portrayal.

Best Direction: Warwick Thornton’s direction in “The New Boy” is hailed for its vision and execution, earning him recognition in the best direction category.

Best Screenplay: The screenplay of “The New Boy,” written by Warwick Thornton, is applauded for its depth and storytelling, securing its place among the best of the year.

Best Short Film: “Not Dark Yet” shines as a standout short film, captivating audiences with its storytelling and craftsmanship.

Best Visual Effects or Animation: “Wolf Like Me” impresses with its visual effects and animation, setting a new standard for excellence in the category.

Best Cinematography: “The New Boy” earns acclaim for its breathtaking cinematography, capturing the essence of its setting and story with stunning visuals.

Best Editing: Nick Meyers’ editing in “The New Boy” is recognized for its precision and skill, contributing to the film’s overall impact and success.

Best Original Score: Sam Weiss’s score for “The Big Dog” is praised for its emotive power and contribution to the film’s atmosphere and storytelling.

Best Production Design: “The New Boy” stands out for its meticulous production design, transporting audiences to its 1940s Australian setting with authenticity and detail.

Best Costume Design: Heather Wallace’s costume design in “The New Boy” earns acclaim for its authenticity and attention to detail, enhancing the film’s visual storytelling.

Best Sound: “Talk to Me” impresses with its exceptional sound design, contributing to the film’s immersive and impactful experience for audiences.

Best Casting: “The New Boy” earns recognition for its exceptional casting, bringing together a talented ensemble to bring its story to life on screen.

Best Cinematography in a Documentary: “The Giants” captures attention with its stunning cinematography, offering a visually striking exploration of its subject matter.

Best Editing in a Documentary: Andrea Lang, Mark Atkin, and Hilary Balmond’s editing in “The Australian Wars” is commended for its craftsmanship and storytelling prowess.

Best Original Score in a Documentary: Caitlin Yeo and Damien Lane’s score for “The Dark Emu Story” is celebrated for its emotive power and contribution to the documentary’s narrative.

Best Sound in a Documentary: “Kindred” earns praise for its exceptional sound design, enhancing the documentary’s immersive and impactful experience for audiences.

Best Drama Series: “The Newsreader” emerges as a standout drama series, captivating audiences with its compelling storytelling and performances.

Best Narrative Comedy Series: “Fisk” delights audiences with its humor and wit, earning recognition as the best narrative comedy series of the year.

Best Miniseries: “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart” earns acclaim as a standout miniseries, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and performances.

Best Lead Actress in a Drama: Anna Torv shines in “The Newsreader,” earning praise for her nuanced and compelling portrayal in the lead actress category.

Best Lead Actor in a Drama: Richard Roxburgh impresses with his performance in “Bali 2002,” earning recognition for his captivating portrayal in the lead actor category.

Best Acting in a Comedy: Harriet Dyer delights audiences with her performance in “Colin From Accounts,” earning praise for her comedic talent and timing.

Best Documentary: “The Dark Emu Story” earns acclaim as a standout documentary, offering a thought-provoking exploration of its subject matter.

Best Comedy Performer: Nina Oyama stands out as a comedic talent in “Deadloch,” earning recognition for her humor and wit.

Best Reality Program: “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” captivates audiences with its entertainment value and engaging content, earning recognition as the best reality program of the year.

Best Screenplay in Television: Adrian Russell Wills’ screenplay for “The Newsreader” is commended for its sharp writing and compelling storytelling.

Best Online Drama or Comedy: “Latecomers” impresses as an online drama, offering engaging and compelling storytelling in the digital space.

Best Direction in Nonfiction Television: Stamatia Maroupas’ direction in “Queerstralia” is hailed for its vision and execution, offering a captivating exploration of its subject matter.

Best Cinematography in Television: “The Newsreader” earns acclaim for its stunning cinematography, capturing the essence of its story with breathtaking visuals.

Best Editing in Television: Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan’s editing in “Deadloch” is commended for its precision and skill, contributing to the show’s overall impact and success.

Best Original Score in Television: Amanda Brown’s score for “Deadloch” is praised for its emotive power and contribution to the show’s atmosphere and storytelling.

Best Production Design in Television: “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart” stands out for its meticulous production design, transporting audiences to its world with authenticity and detail.

Best Costume Design in Television: Zed Dragojlovich’s costume design in “The Newsreader” earns acclaim for its authenticity and attention to detail, enhancing the show’s visual storytelling.

Best Sound in Television: “The Newsreader” impresses with its exceptional sound design, contributing to the show’s immersive and impactful experience for audiences.

Best Casting in Television: Nathan Lloyd’s casting in “The Newsreader” is recognized for bringing together a talented ensemble to bring its story to life on screen.

Best Hair and Makeup: Jennifer Lamphee’s work in “Last King of The Cross” is celebrated for its craftsmanship and contribution to the show’s visual storytelling.

The AACTA Awards for 2024 showcased the diverse and vibrant talent of the Australian film and television industry, celebrating excellence across various categories and honoring the achievements of the year.