Cate Blanchett will produce and star in a new film from writer-director Warwick Thornton set to begin shooting in South Australia later this year.
Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' and Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog' have followed up their dominance of the Golden Globes nominations with the lion's share of AACTA International Award nods.
'Burning' takes an unflinching look at the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires and delves into the catastrophe that unfolded across Australia, while shining a light on the global issue of climate change.
Selected from eight nominees, the $10,000 cash prize will be presented to the Amazon Australian Original for deepening the knowledge and awareness of the impact of the global climate emergency.
Eva Orner's 'Burning', about Australia's devastating 'Black Summer', will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Bittersweet comedy 'Babyteeth' has swept this year's AACTA Awards, picking up seven prizes at Monday's ceremony including Best Film and Best Direction for debut filmmaker Shannon Murphy.
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Nominated for two Emmy Awards - Outstanding Variety Special and Writing for a Variety Special for her Netflix stand-up show Douglas, Hannah Gadsby has already recorded her acceptance speech.