AACTA ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS
Chris Hemsworth and Catherine Martin were honoured for their outstanding careers and contributions to the Australian screen industry. They were joined by an illustrious line up of stars including Olivia DeJonge, Rebel Wilson, and Guy Pearce at the 2022 AACTA Awards Ceremony presented by Foxtel Group. Watch highlights from the Ceremony on Foxtel, Binge, and AACTA TV
The Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts (AACTA) are proud to announce the full list of AACTA Award winners, including the public-voted Audience Choice Award winners, and AACTA Trailblazer Recipient. Sonia Kruger, Mark Coles Smith, and the cast of Heartbreak High were among the stars to walk the carpet at the star-studded ceremony, as the industry came together to honour Australia’s best and brightest screen talent.
Elvis and Mystery Road: Origin led the winners at the 2022 AACTA Awards Ceremony presented by Foxtel Group. Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis was the biggest winner of the night, taking home 4 additional Awards including the coveted award for Best Film, Best Direction in Film presented by Filmology Finance (Baz Luhrmann), Best Lead Actor (Austin Butler), and Best Supporting Actress in Film (Olivia DeJonge). Elvis dominated the AACTA Industry Awards on Monday with 7 wins, bringing the total AACTA Award count to 11.
In television, Mystery Road: Origin received an additional 3 AACTA Awards, including Best Drama Series, as well as Best Lead Actor (Mark Coles Smith) and Actress (Tuuli Narkle) in a Drama presented by Foxtel. After receiving 4 AACTA Awards during Monday’s Industry Awards, Mystery Road: Origin leads the TV Award categories with a total of 7 AACTA Awards.
Another big winner of the evening was internet-sensation Heartbreak High. The teen-drama swept all 3 of their eligible public-voted Audience Choice Award categories including Best TV Show, Best Actor (Bryn Chapman), and Best Actress (Chloe Hayden). The Audience Choice Awards continued with Kat Clark crowned Best Digital Creator and Abbie Chatfield given the title of Australia’s Best TV Personality.
Chris Hemsworth was tonight’s recipient of the Trailblazer Award. The AACTA Trailblazer Award highlights the achievements, abilities, and success of an Australian screen practitioner who inspires others in the industry. Hemsworth was honoured for his outstanding career as well as his contribution to the Australian screen industry. As one of the most famous residents of the NSW North Coast, Hemsworth has used his position and status to attract global productions to Australia, creating jobs and opportunities for hundreds of local screen practitioners and championing the Australian film industry.
On receiving the accolade from AACTA President, Russell Crowe, Chris said: “Tonight was a huge honour. I don’t take for granted the opportunities the Australian screen industry has afforded me and am excited and proud that the rest of the world is discovering just how great it is to make world class movies down under with our incredible crews and creatives. I feel like we are all only really getting started.”
AACTA CEO, Damian Trewhella said “What a phenomenal year for Australian screen.To be able to celebrate and recognise so many talented practitioners who have found success both locally and internationally is an honour. These awards recognise the monumental effort and skill that goes into making a production and honour the hard-working creatives and artists who keep us entertained. Well done to all of the winners and nominees. I look forward to another prosperous year of Australian production.”
Last month, AACTA announced that Costume, Production and Set Designer, Producer and Academy Award winner, Catherine Martin will be honoured for her outstanding global contribution and influence to film, with the Australian Academy’s most prestigious award – the Longford Lyell Award. During the 2022 AACTA Awards Ceremony, Catherine’s peers and colleagues paid tribute to the creative who has influenced the industry for over 3 decades. Other Australian icons graced the stage with powerful musical performances by Guy Pearce and Natalie Imbruglia. As well as an empowering opener delivered by the Australian Academy’s President, Russell Crowe.
Brian Walsh, Executive Director of Drama & Senior Content Consultant for the Foxtel Group said: "Australia has a formidable screen industry and this was strongly demonstrated again this year with the broad range of winners at this year’s AACTA Awards.
It was a year rich in story and diversity and our films and television series are being embraced and applauded by audiences the world over."
NSW Minister for Tourism and the Arts Ben Franklin said the AACTA Awards were an important acknowledgement of the screen industry which showcased NSW to the world.
“NSW is home to some of the nation’s brightest screen talent and filming locations, so we are delighted to roll out the red carpet in Sydney for this year’s AACTA Awards. The NSW Government joins AACTA in congratulating all of the winners of this year’s AACTA Awards for the dedication and innovation to their craft which these awards represent. The AACTA Awards underscore the important contribution the screen industry makes to our visitor economy by showcasing the inspiring city and landscapes of NSW to a global audience.”
Wednesday’s ceremony was broadcast on 10, at 7.30pm, and will be encored on Fox Docos, Saturday, December 10 at 7:30pm. The broadcast will also be available to stream on demand via Foxtel, Binge and AACTA TV. Clips from the show will be available AACTA’s YouTube Channel.
