The casting directors behind 'Nitram', 'The Dry', 'High Ground', and 'The Furnace' will battle it out in the feature film category of the Casting Guild of Australia Awards to be held this month.
Leah Purcell’s 'The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson', Justin Kurzel’s 'Nitram', anthology feature drama 'Here Out West', and Jennifer Peedom's 'River' will each compete for CinefestOz's $100,000 Film Prize.
Essie Davis and Leah Purcell will battle it out in the best performance by an actress category at next month's Asia Pacific Screen Awards, while 'Nitram' lead Caleb Landry Jones and Australian/Afghan film 'When Pomegranates Howl' are also among the nominees.
ABC's 'The Newsreader' has collected a further six AACTA Award nominations, taking its total to 16, with the academy unveiling the technical craft nominees today.
'Nitram' now leads in film after picking up another seven nominations, taking its tally to 14.
Stephen Johnson’s 'High Ground' topped the Film Critics Circle of Australia awards on Monday, winning all five of its nominated categories, including Best Film.
Actress Isla Fisher, director Zak Hilditch, producer Judi Levine, and filmmaker Julia Redwood will make up the jury for next week's CinefestOZ Film Festival.
Justin Kurzel's 'Nitram' left an indelible impression on critics following its premiere at Cannes Film Festival on Friday, with many singling out the film's tone and performances for praise.
Justin Kurzel's 'Nitram' will premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in July, the first Australian film to do so in a decade.