Todd Haynes' Carol leads the pack at the 5th AACTA International Awards, which today announced that seventeen films had been nominated across all categories.
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.
Birdman has topped the list of the 4th AACTA International Award nominees with a total of seven nominations across six of the seven categories.
While a lively debate over the 13 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards for The Great Gatsby rages on social media, TV viewers have given their verdict on the Network Ten telecast.
Cate Blanchett has another lead actress trophy to add to her collection for her riveting performance in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine.
The decision by the AFI/AACTA to maintain seven awards for non-Australian films while combining the best TV comedy and best light entertainment series into one category has been challenged by several producers.