Justin Kurzel’s 'Nitram' dominated the feature film categories at Wednesday's AACTA ceremony, winning eight awards, while the ABC’s 'The Newsreader' led the pack for television with five.
ABC commissions contributed $744 million to the Australian economy and supported more than 8,300 jobs in the three years to 2020, new research has found.
"We hope we've done our job in creating something really special with the second series. Something that's that's emotional, that's challenging, that's compelling, that creates discussion. That matters to me in the work that I do."
AACTA has revealed those in contention for the major film, television and short-form prizes at this year's awards, with 'High Ground' leading the charge in the film categories and 'The Newsreader' ahead in television.
The second season of 'Total Control' will launch on the ABC November 7.
Newly-appointed Screen Australia head of First Nations Angela Bates is taking an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach to the role, insisting her focus is on furthering the strides made by her predecessors.
The second season of ABC/Blackfella Films’ 'Total Control' will headline this year's Series Mania Melbourne, which will be held online next month.
Screen Australia has promoted Angela Bates to head of First Nations following the departure of Penny Smallacombe in May.