TV dramas 'Fires', 'New Gold Mountain' and 'The Newsreader' each took home two prizes at yesterday evening's virtual AACTA Industry Awards, as did films 'Nitram', 'The Dry', 'Mortal Kombat' and 'High Ground'.
Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps are among the writers aiming to win consecutive prizes at this year's AWGIE Awards.
Justin Kurzel's 'Nitram' has added another award to its festival run, crowned the winner of the $100,000 CinefestOZ film prize on Saturday evening.
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.
'Nitram' star Caleb Landry Jones has won best performance by an actor at the Cannes Film Festival.
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.
Writers and creators of all experience levels have been given an added week to apply for Impact Australia 2, with the deadline extended to June 27.
Impact Australia is inviting applications for the second iteration of its screenwriter accelerator program, which will take place in-person in Melbourne after being held virtually last year.