Applauding Working Dog’s montage, and speech, for the Longford Lyell Award. Very deserving.
They should have shown Best Miniseries Boy Swallows World and Best Children’s Bluey.
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS, HENRY CAVILL, PHOEBE TONKIN, TERESA PALMER & KITTY FLANAGAN WALK THE STAR-STUDDED CARPET FOR THE 2025 AACTA AWARDS HOSTED BY RUSSELL CROWE
Australia’s best screen talent flocked to the Gold Coast for the 2025 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group and hosted by AACTA President Russell Crowe. The night featured performances by British music icon Robbie Williams, who took to the AACTA stage to perform his chart-topping hit, Angels as well as Australian music legend Paul Kelly who performed his iconic song How to Make Gravy.
The star-studded ceremony featured an impressive lineup of presenters, including Henry Cavill, Kitty Flanagan, Dr. George Miller, Sam Pang, Kate Mulvany, Guy Pearce, Anne Edmonds, Aisha Dee, Alycia Debnam-Carey, David Wenham, Asher Keddie, Teresa Palmer, Stephen Curry, Ed Kavalee, Aaron Chen, Lisa McCune, Tom Gleeson, Shane Jacobson, Catherine Martin, Guy Montgomery, Mel Tracina, Tim McDonald, Richard Wilkins, Leah Purcell, Sophie Monk and Catherine Laga’aia.
Boy Swallows Universe was the big winner of the night,picking up an additional six awards, bringing them to a total of 12 AACTA Award wins following Wednesday nights AACTA Industry Awards Gala. The Netflix miniseries captivated audiences with its poignant storytelling, earning Best Miniseries, Best Screenplay in Television for John Collee, and the suite of all four television acting honours, including Best Lead Actor in a Drama Presented by Binge for Felix Cameron, Best Lead Actress in a Drama Presented by Binge for Phoebe Tonkin, and supporting actor and actress wins for Lee Tiger Halley and Deborah Mailman respectively.
Heartbreak High was awarded Best Drama Series, Fisk shone with Kitty Flanagan winning Best Acting in a Comedy and the series also taking home Best Narrative Comedy Series. Hard Quiz maintained its beloved status in Australian entertainment, winning Best Comedy Entertainment Program. Bluey , the global sensation, once again took home Best Children’s Program.
Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, picked up four AACTA Awards including Best Film, Best Direction in Film for Michael Gracey bringing their total to nine AACTA Awards. This year marks a historic first for AACTA, with motion-capture performances and voice acting included in the Acting categories. Jonno Davies earnt recognition for his compelling portrayal of the motion-capture monkey in Better Man . Damon Herriman added to his AACTA Awards collection winning his 4th trophy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Better Man.
Meanwhile, Jacki Weaver and Sarah Snook took home Best Supporting Actress and Best Lead Actress respectively for their work in Memoir of a Snail , celebrating the artistry of voice acting. In the documentary space, Gracie Otto’s Otto by Otto earned the award for Best Documentary, with its intimate storytelling and cultural resonance marking another achievement for Australian non-fiction cinema.
The 2025 AACTA Audience Choice Award winners were also announced with Netflix’s Outer Banks crowned Australia’s Favourite TV Show with Wicked winning Favourite Film. Margot Robbie claimed the title of Favourite Australian Actress for the second year in a row, and Chris Hemsworth won Favourite Actor. Robert Irwin was recognised as Australia’s Favourite Media Personality, and social media star Bridey Drake took to the stage to receive the award for Favourite Digital Creator.
For a full list of AACTA Awards winners, click here.
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It actually ended up being a good telecast. Most awards were shown. Speeches appeared to be short and well received. And many deserving winners - in both television and film categories.
Russell Crowe as host was great. Short appearances from him - opener, mid show and the end. Nice and simple.
Sam Neil and Bryan Brown worked well together to announce Best Actor and Best Actress in a film.
Only major downer was Felicity Ward’s so call sketches throughout the show. Was not needed. And it wasn’t funny.
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I’m assuming Postcards from the Gold Coast was product placement for Gold Coast tourism. It wasn’t specified but if it wasn’t, it was certainly a waste of time.
Apart from the awards I mentioned earlier, that should have been shown, they did show all the important ones in the edit.
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Boy Swallows Universe 
Thoroughly deserved once again! Can’t not love Felix Cameron, and Lee Tiger Halley too.
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ABC recognised for screen excellence with 13 AACTA Awards
The ABC shone brightly among the biggest names in Australian film and television last night winning 13 AACTA Awards, including two each to standout performers Fisk, Bluey, Hard Quiz and Muster Dogs.
Fisk took home Best Narrative Comedy Series, while its star and creator Kitty Flanagan claimed Best Acting in a Comedy. This marks her second AACTA win for Best Comedy Performer, following her 2021 triumph. The recognition caps off an outstanding past year for Fisk, which set a new benchmark on ABC iview for the most-watched non-kids episode of all time (Season 3, Episode 1).
Tom Gleeson and Hard Quiz continued their golden run with Tom winning Best Comedy Performer and Hard Quiz securing Best Comedy Entertainment Program.
Bluey , recently crowned the most-streamed program in the US in 2024, was named Best Children’s Program. The category featured almost all ABC programs, with Hard Quiz Kids, Little J & Big Cuz, Play School: Big Ted’s Time Machine, Spooky Files all nominated. Bluey also secured the Best Original Score in Television award.
Muster Dogs won Best Factual Entertainment Program and Best Direction in Nonfiction Television (Episode 3 – Sally Browning, Monica O’Brien).
Other ABC winners were Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian (best documentary or factual program), Spicks and Specks won the best Entertainment program, Grand Designs Australia was recognised as best Lifestyle program, Ladies in Black – Episode 2 won Best Costume Design in Television (Marion Boyce) and Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line took out Best Editing in a Documentary (Gretchen Peterson).
ABC Acting Director, Content Jennifer Collins said: "Congratulations to all ABC winners and our production partners for their outstanding work. These awards reflect the range of world-class content the ABC delivers across so many genres, setting the creative bar high and making programs that truly matter. We’re incredibly proud to bring these award-winning programs to Australian audiences.”
ABC 2025 AACTA Award Winners
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Best Narrative Comedy Series: Fisk – Nicole Minchin, Kitty Flanagan, Vincent Sheehan, Tom Peterson – Origma 45 (ABC)
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Best Acting in a Comedy: Kitty Flanagan – Fisk
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Best Children’s Program: Bluey – Joe Brumm, Charlie Aspinwall, Daley Pearson, Sam Moor – Ludo Studio (ABC)
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Best Comedy Entertainment Program: Hard Quiz – Chris Walker, Kevin Whyte, Tom Gleeson, John Tabbagh – Thinkative Television and ABC (ABC)
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Best Factual Entertainment Program: Muster Dogs – Monica O’Brien, Michael Boughen, John Unwin, Matthew Street, Jo Chichester, Rachel Robinson – Ambience Entertainment Pty Ltd (ABC)
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Best Comedy Performer:: Tom Gleeson – Hard Quiz
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Best Lifestyle Program: Grand Designs Australia – Brooke Bayvel, Michael Collett – Fremantle Australia (ABC)
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Best Costume Design in Television: Ladies in Black – Episode 2 – Marion Boyce
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Best Direction in Nonfiction Television: Muster Dogs – Episode 3 – Sally Browning, Monica O’Brien
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Best Documentary or Factual Program: Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian – Jo Siddiqui, Helen Barrow, Paulo Vivan, Laurie Critchley, Julie HannaJo Siddiqui – Southern Pictures Pty Ltd (ABC)
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Best Entertainment Program: Spicks and Specks – Rowdie Walden, Michiko Smith, Anthony Watt – ABC (ABC)
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Best Original Score in Television: Bluey – Episode 2 – Joff Bush, Daniel O’Brien, Jazz Darcy, Joseph Twist
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Best Editing in a Documentary - Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line – Gretchen Peterson
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Agreed. I really enjoyed it.
I recorded the awards last night and watched it this afternoon (so I would not miss the encores of Australian Idol). It was a great event.
It was a shame that some of the category winners were not at the awards.
Robbie Williams’ speech for Better Man named best film was funny.
For the categories which were not shown on 10 last night, you can see them now on AACTA’s YouTube channel.
EDIT: also notice that there was no presentation of AACTA International Awards last night. Last year the awards were given out during the main awards ceremony, with Margot Robbie in attendance.
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Good. They are unnecessary and nobody cares about them.
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Winners Announced for the 14th International AACTA Awards
ZOE SALDAÑA, NICOLE KIDMAN AND GUY PEARCE AMONG WINNERS FOR THE 2025 AACTA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) gave top awards to Oscar® frontrunners Zoe Saldaña, Guy Pearce and “A Real Pain” during the 14th AACTA International Awards, celebrating the best in global film and television.
Nicole Kidman won Best Lead Actress for her role in the global sensation “Babygirl” taking her to a total of four AACTA International Award wins. Zoe Saldaña continued her awards momentum, earning Best Supporting Actress for her captivating role in “Emilia Pérez”—a performance that has already garnered her a Golden Globe.
Guy Pearce added another accolade to his celebrated career, winning Best Supporting Actor for his compelling performance in “The Brutalist . ”His recognition at AACTA adds a boost to his Academy Award® campaign for his striking performance. In the Best Lead Actor category, legendary British performer Ralph Fiennes took home the award for his commanding role in “Conclave,” for which he is also competing for an Oscar
“Better Man,” the biopic inspired by the life of Robbie Williams , secured two wins from its six nominations, demonstrating the film’s international appeal. The film claimed Best Film, while Australian director Michael Gracey (“The Greatest Showman”) was honoured with the AACTA International Award for Best Direction in Film. These international accolades add to “Better Man’s” remarkable sweep at the AACTA Awards Ceremony and Industry Gala, where it took home nine prestigious awards, including Best Film and Best Direction in a Film.
Rounding out the film awards, Jesse Eisenberg picked up the AACTA International Award for Best Screenplay for “A Real Pain,” adding to the Oscar momentum for the film in the “Best Original Screenplay” category.
Television Triumphs
In television*, “Shōgun”* continued its dominance, winning Best Drama Series, while “The Bear” cemented its place as a standout program, taking home Best Comedy Series.
Comedy legend Larry David earned the AACTA International Award for Best Actor in a Series for his final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” proving his enduring impact on television.
Elizabeth Debicki secured the AACTA International Award for Best Actress in a Series for her acclaimed portrayal of Princess Diana in “The Crown.” Following her Golden Globe and Emmy wins last year, Debicki’s performance continues to earn international recognition, solidifying her as a powerhouse in the industry.
This year’s AACTA International Awards highlight the strength and diversity of storytelling across the globe, while reaffirming Australia’s place as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
14th AACTA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS - FILM
- AACTA International Award for Best Film: Better Man
- AACTA International Award for Best Direction in Film: Michael Gracey (Better Man)
- AACTA International Award for Best Screenplay in Film: Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain)
- AACTA International Award for Best Lead Actor in Film: Ralph Fiennes (Conclave)
- AACTA International Award for Best Lead Actress in Film: Nicole Kidman (Babygirl)
- AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actor in Film: Guy Pearce (The Brutalist)
- AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actress in Film: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
14th AACTA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS - TELEVISION
- AACTA International Award for Best Drama Series: Shōgun
- AACTA International Award for Best Comedy Series: The Bear
- AACTA International Award for Best Actor in a Series: Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
- AACTA International Award for Best Actress in a Series: Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown)
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