Like the Oscars AACTA decided to split its award ceremonies in two with the Industry Awards being held a couple of days before the front of camera awards. Nevertheless the behind the scenes awards were supported by well known stars in appreciation for the work that they did.
The big winner was ‘Lambs Of God’ which received a record number of nominations and won seven awards.
Musical Director Bryony Marks won two awards for her work on ‘Lambs Of God’ as well as 2040.
Children’s television is a fiercely contested area at the luncheon however it was a forgone conclusion that the smash hit Bluey helmed by Charlie Aspinwall, Joe Brumm, Daley Pearson and Sam Moor would be the winner having secured deals with Disney and the BBC, the later marketing it worldwide.
The best visual effects and animation award was won by the Australian team of Janek Sirrs, Cyndi Ochs, Brendan Seals, Andrew Zink, for their work with the Marvel franchise and especially for ‘Spiderman: Far From Home’.
There was a front of camera award for Best Supporting Actress award, Magnolia Maymuru.
Featured image: Deborah Hutton. All pics by Ben Apfelbaum
