If the consensus views of the 200 members of AACTA's International chapter are a bellwether of the Academy Awards, it could be a memorable night for Korean director Bong Joon-ho's black comedy/thriller Parasite, Quentin Tarantino, Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie.
If the opinions of members of the international chapter of AACTA are shared by Academy Awards voters, there could be a few upsets at this year's Oscars.
Female-led stories across film and television dominated the AACTA International Awards, with 'Promising Young Woman', 'Nomadland', and 'The Queen's Gambit' leading the winners.
Cate Blanchett has another lead actress trophy to add to her collection for her riveting performance in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine.
Directors Baz Luhrmann and James Cameron were able to win the prizes that have so far eluded them on the global awards circuit, but there was no joy for an Oscar favourite as the AACTA International award winners were announced.
While the AACTA International Awards always naturally have a slight Australasian bent, this year felt particularly so, with multiple awards for Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog', including star Kodi Smit-McPhee, as well as Nicole Kidman and Murray Bartlett.
Kenneth Lonergan’s 'Manchester by the Sea' leads the nominees for the 6th AACTA International Awards, nominated in six categories – Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Lead Actor, and Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
A total of 15 films will duke it out at next year’s AACTA International Awards, with Luca Guadagnino’s 'Call Me By Your Name', Greta Gerwig’s 'Lady Bird' and Martin McDonagh’s 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' leading the pack with five nominations each.