AACTA has announced more than 70 of the events that will form part of its inaugural festival, including talks with Danny and Michael Philippou, Warwick Thornton and Celeste Barber.
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.
Producer Jack Christian has been appointed chairperson of the Australian Film Institute, succeeding Keith Rodger, who held the role for 12 months.
AACTA has announced the six films in contention for this year’s Best Short Film Award, drawn from more than 80 entries. IF talks to the filmmakers.
AACTA has partnered with Casting Networks and the Casting Guild of Australia to run a national youth casting initiative.
A five-day festival will accompany next February's AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, with the dates for 2024 event now confirmed.
The AACTA Awards will join Screen Forever, the Australian International Movie Convention and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in being held on the Gold Coast, with the Queensland Government securing the event in a three-year deal.
After dominating the AACTA Industry Awards on Monday, Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' continued its sweep at the main ceremony, winning another four awards, including Best Film and Best Direction.