Friday, 11 December 2020

2020 AACTA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Australia’s world-class screen industry professionals have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 10th anniversary 2020 AACTA Awards Ceremony held this week at The Star Sydney.

Stateless, created by Cate Blanchett, Elise McCredie and Tony Ayres, won a total of 13 awards including Best Telefeature or Miniseries, Best Screenplay in Television and all four acting awards across television and drama.

In the film categories, Babyteeth received nine awards including Best Film presented by Foxtel and Best Direction for Shannon Murphy.

Director of The Babadook, Jennifer Kent, was awarded The Byron Kennedy Award, which recognises an individual who displays outstanding creative enterprise within the Australian low-budget filmmaking genre.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said: “The AACTA Awards is a key event on NSW’s impressive events calendar and we are delighted that Sydney could once again host this year’s celebrations. All winners should feel incredible proud of their achievements and for their contribution to the ongoing success of Australia’s screen industry.”

The AACTA Awards are supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW.

Check out the full list of winners and watch highlights from the 2020 AACTA Awards Ceremony, available to stream on ScreenFest until 16 December. 

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