Jennifer Kent's 'The Nightingale' was honoured as the Best Film at Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards yesterday evening, with the film's star Aisling Franciosi also awarded Best Actress.
Jennifer Kent's 'The Nightingale' dominated the Australian Film Critics Association's annual awards, winning all eight prizes for local narrative features, while 'The Australian Dream' was named best documentary.
Wednesday's AACTA Awards saw a trifecta for Jennifer Kent, who took home Best Film, Best Direction and Best Screenplay for 'The Nightingale', with star Aisling Franciosi also winning Best Lead Actress.
The Australian films and feature documentaries released in cinemas this year including holdovers collectively have grossed $39.7 million.
Lingo Pictures' 'Lambs of God' was the big winner at yesterday's AACTA Industry Luncheon, taking home seven of a potential nine awards, while Rodd Rathjen's debut feature 'Buoyancy' was named Best Indie Film.
Lingo Pictures' four-part TV drama 'Lambs of God' has collected an unprecedented 18 AACTA Award nominations, while Jennifer Kent's 'The Nightingale' leads in film with 15 nods.
Exhibitors have renewed calls to address the challenges facing most Aussie films in the crowded theatrical market.
Transmission Films' 'Ride Like A Girl', the directorial debut from Rachel Griffiths, has surpassed expectations, topping the Australian box office on its opening weekend.