The last segment showed some winners of the actual awards. Very rushed - showed about one-minute of actual acceptance speeches. And a few minutes of montage of a few selected winning programs. Very disappointing.
Why show 90 minutes of a public-voted “Best of the Decade” awards in the style pf a 20 to 1 type version? And little of the 2020 year that went?
What a horror show. And yes JBar’s right the promos and show seemed to be one big salivating-party for Seven’s own rights ( Home and Away, The Dressmaker, Molly, Last Cab To Darwin - coincidently airing atm, etc)
The winners of AACTA Best of the Decade Awards are:
Favourite comedy performer: Celeste Barber
Favourite Australian TV drama: Offspring
Favourite TV actor: Essie Davis
Favourite global star: Hugh Jackman
Favourite TV contestant: Poh Ling Yeow
Favourite Australian film: Red Dog
Favourite TV moment: Mick Fanning fighting off a shark in J-Bay Classic at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa in 2015
UPDATE 14/2: the nominees for this year’s AACTA International Awards were announced yesterday.
UPDATE 6/3: the winners of AACTA International Awards
It’s good that the public can vote in most of the awards, even if they are weighted against the professionals. Gets more general public involved in Australian Movies, Documentaries and Television.
Also good that there are more television awards in comedy - like Best Stand Up Comedy Special and Best Narrative Comedy Series. Best Comedy Entertainment Program is back in its second year. The Best Comedy Performer category will be expanded to include eight nominees (and nominees can come from the three “comedy programs awards”).
Gad we have more power, given that the Logies have decided to limit in public voting a year ago.
With the cancellation of the Logies (that were to be held on November 28, and the AACTA Awards to air a few days later), i do hope that Seven air the AACTA’s this time around to gain some exposure.
Seven did not air the actual awards last year, instead airing a very lame “Best of the AACTA Decades” which no-one wanted, this years awards will be their best opportunity to showcase the awards and Australian television and film
The judges for this year’s Reg Grundy Award are:
Eden Gaha (President of Unscripted Television at Shine USA)
Cathy Payne (CEO of Banijay Rights)
Sharon Wheeler (award-winning senior entertainment executive)
Marion Farrelly (speaker, consultant, TV and film producer)
Ian Hogg (media CEO, Advisor)
Entries close 11.59pm AEST Monday 11 October.
The Foxtel Group and AACTA announced today they will extend their long-standing partnership with a new agreement that will see the Foxtel Group continue as the Presenting Partner of the AACTA Awards for the next three years.
As part of the significant new deal, Foxtel will produce a new annual streamed entertainment special – Inside the AACTA Studio – that will become a major lead-in program to the AACTA Awards, showcasing the best of Australian film and television and building on the success of a partnership that spans more than a decade.
The Foxtel Group remains a committed local champion for Australian stories and voices in all genres across drama, lifestyle, factual, sport and news. As the critically acclaimed global success story of Wentworth comes to an end in 2021, the group has a number of local productions coming including Love Me, Upright 2 and The Twelve as well as a series of major returning and new Lifestyle shows including Selling Houses Australia, The Repair Shop and The Great Australian Bake Off.
The AACTA Awards (formerly the AFI Awards) have honoured screen excellence in Australia for over 60 years, since the first AFI Awards were held in 1958.
Foxtel Group, Chief Content and Commercial Officer, Amanda Laing said, “With a history that goes back more than a decade, I am delighted we are extending our partnership with AACTA. We are thrilled to continue to support at scale the ever-growing and ever-changing Australian screen industry, particularly coming out of a year like this one.
“We are very proud of our rich slate of award-winning local productions and to have played a part in aiding the Australian industry to build, celebrate and showcase some of the most acclaimed storytellers in the world, on and off the camera. Our renewed partnership with AACTA, including the newly created Inside the AACTA Studio, allows us to continue to recognise the outstanding work of our burgeoning creative community and take it to the next level.”
AACTA President, Russell Crowe said, “I am thrilled that our partnership with the Foxtel Group will continue for a further three years. Foxtel are a long-term supporter of AACTA, and this increased commitment is an enormous testament to the Foxtel Group’s ongoing commitment and support of AACTA, the Australian screen industry and its talented creative community.”
AACTA Vice-President, Nicole Kidman said, “Despite the challenges we are facing in these times, the Australian screen industry has endured, and Australians continue to achieve success on a global scale. This increased commitment from Foxtel will see us continue to celebrate these successes at the annual AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group.”
The partnership with Foxtel Group will span presenting rights, broadcasting rights, marketing, PR, content production and will see both the Foxtel and BINGE brands brought to life at key events throughout the year.
AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella, said “Foxtel’s longstanding partnership of the AACTA Awards has provided tremendous support for the acknowledgement and celebration of our screen industry’s best and brightest whose sustained resilience and perseverance throughout the ongoing pandemic has continued to inform and entertain Australians at a time when we have needed it most.
“The Foxtel Group’s renewed and expanded commitment is invaluable and the introduction of the newly created Inside the AACTA Studio will allow us to reach more Australians and celebrate an industry that has entertained us throughout 2021.”
Further details regarding the AACTA Awards in 2021 will be announced soon.
Nominations are in and also confirmed as returning to 10 as FTA partner:
Senior Vice President, Content and Programming, ViacomCBS, Daniel Monaghan said: “Network 10 is thrilled to be the broadcast partner of the prestigious AACTA Awards once again. It’s a privilege to showcase the best our local television and film industries have to offer and to celebrate the best of the best in such a special way.”
Broadcaster nominations (total):
ABC: 60
Foxtel: 14
10: 8
Netflix: 7
SBS: 6
Nine: 4
Paramount+: 4
Amazon Prime Video: 2
Stan: 2
Seven: 1
AACTA Awards screen 7:30pm Wednesday December 8 on Channel 10, and are replayed over the following days on FOX Arena, Binge, and AACTA TV.
From AACTA
The best in homegrown entertainment will take centre stage in December for the 2021 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group.
The Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts (AACTA) is thrilled to announce the star-studded nominees for the 2021 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group, which will be held at the iconic Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, December 8.
In what’s sure to be a memorable day of celebration and glamour, the prestigious 2021 AACTA Awards will honour Australian television, film, and digital entertainment performers and creatives for their remarkable achievements over the past year.
Nine of the year’s most popular and talked-about films – including Nitram featuring Anthony LaPaglia, The Dry starring Eric Bana, and Penguin Bloom with Naomi Watts – and 65 critically acclaimed television productions will compete for coveted AACTA Awards in 2021.
With technical crafts yet to be announced, The Newsreader – a six-part ABC drama about a 1980s TV newsroom – is in the running for 10 awards and currently has the most nominations this year including Best Drama Series, with director Emma Freeman and actors Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes, and Stephen Peacocke among those up for accolades.
The compelling final seasons of Wentworth, Mr Inbetween, and Jack Irish are also recognised this year.
Actress Noni Hazlehurst’s work in both television and film is acknowledged with nominations for Best Actress in the bittersweet movie, June Again, and Best Supporting Actress in the compelling Foxtel euthanasia miniseries The End.
Some of television’s biggest entertainment juggernauts and reality formats – such as The Block, MasterChef Australia, The Voice and LEGO Masters – will vie for awards alongside the new kid on the block, Luxe Listings Sydney and returning favourite TheReal Housewives of Melbourne.
Another big year of TV laughs sees newcomers Preppers, Fisk, The Moth Effect and Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun join perennial favourites Rosehaven, Hard Quiz and The Weekly in the comedy categories. Acclaimed sets from Hannah Gadsby, Tom Gleeson and Celia Pacquola feature in the new Best Stand-Up category and the Best Comedy Performer category expands to eight nominees, with Nakkiah Lui, Sarah Kendall and Kitty Flanagan among the hilarious comics in the running.
AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella said: “AACTA is proud to be able to host and honour the work of Australia’s established and emerging talent; whose work kept us entertained and connected for the past year. 2021 has been a challenging year for many Australian industries and ours is no exception.
“We are privileged to be able to host an event that brings together some of Australia’s most talented and creative practitioners and allows us to recognise the people who have kept us entertained over the past year. Being able to do this at the iconic Sydney Opera House is icing on the cake.”
Without doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance, ingenuity, and resilience of the Australian entertainment industry. Despite many challenges, the industry has forged ahead with local and international productions, including the AACTA-nominated Netflix series Clickbait, which showcased the skills of Australian cast and crew to the rest of the world.
We’ve also seen emerging digital content creators, many of whom have pivoted their careers and found opportunities in the formidable lockdowns experienced across the country. Making their mark and making us laugh were people like AACTA LMAO judge Jimmy Rees, fan favourites Nat’s What I Reckon and Ozzy Man Reviews and upcoming content creator Samantha Andrew, who will also be recognised at the 2021 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group.
The Awards, which incorporates the public voted AACTA Audience Choice Awards, will be broadcast on its new home, Channel 10, at 7.30pm, Wednesday, December 8, and encored in the days following on FOX ARENA on FOXTEL, BINGE, and AACTA TV.
FOXTEL Group Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh said: “We are delighted the Australian film and television industry can come together to celebrate at the AACTA Awards after the challenging year we have had, and what better location than the iconic Sydney Opera House? This is a great opportunity to acknowledge and applaud our incredible Australian talent – both in front of and behind the camera – and we look forward to sharing the broadcast with our viewers across the Foxtel Group.”
Senior Vice President, Content and Programming, ViacomCBS, Daniel Monaghan said: “Network 10 is thrilled to be the broadcast partner of the prestigious AACTA Awards once again. It’s a privilege to showcase the best our local television and film industries have to offer and to celebrate the best of the best in such a special way.”
NSW Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said: “We are delighted to roll out the red carpet in Sydney for this year’s AACTA Awards. I would like to congratulate all the nominees for their contribution to the ongoing success of Australia’s screen industry.The AACTA Awards honour the many talented people involved in our unique Australian entertainment sector, one that has faced enormous challenges this past two years. It is fantastic to see the tremendous achievements of those working in front and behind the scenes of our world-class film and television productions.The Awards generate significant publicity through extensive media coverage, positioning Sydney as the centre for Australian screen production, generating screen industry revenue and attracting visitors to the city.”
AACTA members can see all 97 nominated films, TV shows, and short form content on AACTA TV. Round 2 voting opens Sunday, October 31 and closes at 5pm AEDT Monday, November 8. These votes will determine the winners of the 2021 AACTA Awards Presented by Foxtel Group.
AACTA are also excited to announce the return of the AACTA Audience Choice Awards, which once again puts voting in the hands of the audience.
Voting for the AACTA Audience Choice Awards opens today via news.com.au and will close Sunday, November 7. Voting will run online, with the top five nominees in each category announced in early December ahead of the 2021 AACTA Awards Presented by Foxtel Group broadcast on Channel 10, on Wednesday, December 8.
The 2021 AACTA Audience Choice Awards are:
- Favourite Australian Actor
- Favourite Australian TV Drama
- Favourite Australian Film
- Favourite Australian Competition Reality Show
- Favourite Australian Entertainment Show
- Favourite Australian Digital Comedy Creator
- Favourite Australian TV Host
Nominees for Best Documentary were announced earlier this year. Click here for more information.
AACTA recently announced a renewed presenting partnership with the Foxtel Group for a further three years. This will allow both AACTA and Foxtel to continue their support for the Australian screen industry.
More information on the AACTA Industry Awards, including Technical Craft Nominees, will be announced soon.
The AACTA Awards are supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
For a full list of nominees click here
The 2021 AACTA Awards. Wednesday 8 December At 7.30pm On 10 And 10 Play On Demand.
The best in homegrown entertainment will take centre stage in December for the 2021 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group.
In what’s sure to be a memorable day of celebration, glitz and glamour, the prestigious 2021 AACTA Awards will air on Wednesday, 8 December at 7.30pm on 10 and encored in the days following on Fox Arena on Foxtel, Binge, and AACTA TV.
The highly-anticipated event will honour Australian television, film, and digital entertainment performers and creatives for their remarkable achievements over the past year.
Nine of the year’s most popular and talked-about films and 65 critically acclaimed television productions including 10’s very own MasterChef Australia, The Masked Singer, Australian Survivor , Gogglebox Australia , The Living Room , The Project and The Amazing Race will compete for coveted AACTA Awards in 2021. AACTA are also excited to announce the return of the AACTA Audience Choice Awards, which once again puts voting in the hands of the audience.
Senior Vice President, Content and Programming, ViacomCBS, Daniel Monaghan said: “Network 10 is thrilled to be the broadcast partner of the prestigious AACTA Awards once again. It’s a privilege to showcase the best our local television and film industries have to offer and to celebrate the best of the best in such a special way.”
Further information on the AACTA Industry Awards, including more nominees, will be announced soon.
When nominations come out for the Logies, and there are many posts regarding them (good and bad), but when Nominations come out for the AACTA’s, not much hype. Which is a shame.
I had a quick look at the nominations (for both film and television). From the quick glance, a good list. ABC dominates the tv awards. Am glad that The Newsreader picked up many noms, as to Mr Inbetween.
Five Bedrooms nowhere to be seen in the drama categories, as to How to Stay Married in the comedy area.
On a good note - i am glad that Channel 10 will be airing the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 8 December from 7.30pm (after last years debacle of Seven airing a 30 second segment of last years awards after some dodgy AACTA Special).
Tom Gleeson hosting Hard Quiz and Have You Been Paying Attention! 
This doesn’t look like a 10 produced promo, but seems to have gone largely missed today.
This year’s AACTA Industry Awards presented by Foxtel Group will be held virtually and broadcast online on AACTA TV as part of the 2021 ScreenFest Program, as well as Binge and Fox Arena, at 6.30pm AEDT on Monday, December 6.
The industry award nominees can also be seen here
AACTA has bowed to social media feedback and will move the supporting actor and actress categories from industry awards night on December 6, to the main awards ceremony two nights later.