AACTA has announced the nominees for Best Documentary, having expanded the field from the typical six to eight after receiving a record 41 submissions for the award.
Australian productions dominated the children's categories at the International Emmy Awards, with both 'Heartbreak High' and 'Built to Survive' picking up prizes, while 'Harley & Katya' took home the gong for Sports Documentary.
Producer Jack Christian has been appointed chairperson of the Australian Film Institute, succeeding Keith Rodger, who held the role for 12 months.
Warwick Thornton won the Golden Frog at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland over the weekend for his cinematography on 'The New Boy', which he also wrote and directed.
First-time narrative feature directors Noora Niasari and Gracie Otto will vie against Warwick Thornton, Jeffrey Walker and Colin and Cameron Cairnes for the top prize at the Australian Directors' Guild Awards next month.
AACTA, with the support of Nicole Kidman, is set to establish the Brian Walsh Award for Emerging Talent.
David Vincent Smith's debut feature 'He Ain't Heavy' may have yet to officially premiere, but it is still the most nominated title for this year's WA Screen Culture Awards.
Michael Yezerski was a double winner last night's Screen Music Awards, while Benjamin Speed took out Feature Film Score of the Year for 'The Portable Door'.