The AACTA Awards demonstrated that despite the pandemic that the film and television industry could continue to produce powerful and innovative movies.
The big winners were Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, Heartbreak High and Mystery Road: Origin, In a glittering ceremony at the Hordern Pavilion the following were the winners.
Best children’s program BLUEY
Best comedy program SEAN MICALLEF’s MAD AS HELL
Best drama series MYSTERY ROAD : ORIGIN
Best miniseries THE TWELVE
Best television screenplay HEARTBREAK HIGH
Best Film Director Baz Luhrmann for ELVIS
Best Film ELVIS
Best Lead Actor in film Austin Butler for ELVIS
Best supporting actor in a film : Sean Harris for THE STRANGER
Best Lead Actress in a ilm Leah Purcell for THE DROVER’S WIFE, THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON
Best supporting actress in a film Olivia DeJonge
Star Chris Hemsworth won the Trailblazer Award for his outstanding career and contribution to the screen industry.
Catherine Martin won the Australian Academy’s most prestigious award, the Longford Lyell award,
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