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AACTAs: Boy Swallows Universe Dominates, Robbie Williams’ Better Man Shines

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The acclaimed film “Boy Swallows Universe” has dominated at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, also known as the AACTAs.

On Friday evening, the performance was a huge success at the esteemed event, which took place at the Arts Centre Gold Coast.

In the Television category, the innovative drama series garnered a remarkable 12 awards, among them being recognition as Best Mini Series and Best Actor for its talented young lead, Felix Cameron.

At a splendid event hosted by renowned actor Russell Crowe, a 15-year-old stepped forward onto the stage to receive his well-deserved prize.

In a more casual phrasing, it could be said that Sarah Snook, known from the show Succession, was awarded the title of Best Lead Actress in a Motion Picture for her work in the animated feature Memoir of a Snail.

I, as a devoted admirer, am thrilled to share that the illustrious Australian actress, Jacki Weaver, clinched the title of Best Supporting Actress for the very same film. This extraordinary production employs stop motion animation to unfold a heartwarming tale revolving around an underestimated snail, often labeled as a ‘misfit.’

2021 marked the inaugural occasion where voice actors were eligible to vie for the esteemed top awards in the acting category.

In the “Better Man” movie, which is a biographical film about Robbie Williams featuring unique special effects, won both the Best Film Award and the Best Actor Award for Jonno Davies in the feature film category.

In the role of a fictional Robbie Williams, the 32-year-old actor from Britain never portrayed the character while his likeness was transformed into that of a chimpanzee via computer-generated imagery (CGI), instead of using makeup or prosthetics.

In Australia, the movie “Better Man” has unexpectedly gained popularity following its poor performance at the box office abroad. Notably, it won awards for Best Supporting Actor (Damon Herriman) and Best Director (Michael Gracey), an Aussie filmmaker.

The unique feature also won AACTAs for best screenplay, best editing and best original score.

In a notable turn of events, the popular Netflix series “Heartbreak High” was honored with the AACTA award for outstanding television series. Meanwhile, in the drama acting categories, “Boy Swallows Universe” dominated, taking home prizes such as those awarded to Phoebe Tonkin for her exceptional performance as best leading actress.

In the film “Boy Swallows Universe,” Deborah Mailman won the AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, while Lee Tiger Halley was recognized with the same award for Best Supporting Actor.

The beloved Kitty Flanagan was awarded Best Actress in a Narrative Comedy for her role in Fisk, a series that additionally clinched the title of Best Comedy at the AACTAs.

Noted Australian comedic duo, Working Dog, renowned for productions such as movies like “The Castle” and “The Dish,” as well as TV series like “Frontline” and “Utopia,” received the esteemed Longford Lyell Award.

The award recognizes local filmmakers who have inspired others with their work, thereby enriching and furthering the Australian screen industry and audience experience.

Ed Kavalee and Sam Pan, longtime associates of Working Dog, handed over the award to the team at Working Dog: Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Michael Hirsh, and Rob Sitch.

During the ceremony, Margot Robbie was awarded the AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Australian Actress, and Chris Hemsworth took home the prize for Favorite Actor.

In a recent event, Robert Irwin earned the title of favorite media personality among the audience, whereas the movie ‘Wicked’ was honored as the preferred film.

In a popular vote, the television series “Outer Banks” by Netflix was chosen as the favorite TV show, and Bridey Drake received the Audience Choice Award for Favorite Digital Creator at AACTA.

In the meantime, screenwriter John Collee received an award for the best dramatic screenplay with his work titled “Boy Swallows Universe”.

Additionally, it received accolades for outstanding cinematography, production design, and sound at the AACTA Awards in the Industry category, which took place on Wednesday.

The other big winner on Wednesday night was George Miller’ George Miller’s Mad Max prequel Furiosa.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, let me tell you all about the mind-blowing, pulse-pounding blockbuster featuring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy that swept multiple awards under its belt! This masterpiece triumphed in the categories of best cinematography, best sound design, production design, and best hair and costume design. It’s an absolute must-see!

As an ardent supporter, I can’t help but feel a surge of pride and excitement! It was none other than our very own Sydney-based cinematic wonders who triumphed at the prestigious AACTAs, taking home the coveted award for Best Independent Film. The groundbreaking low-budget drama, Birdeater, has truly made its mark!

Additionally, the long-awaited documentary on iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil, titled “The Hardest Line,” was honored with a significant award for exceptional editing within the documentary genre.

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2025-02-07 17:05

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