AACTA ANNOUNCES THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 AACTA AWARDS PRESENTED BY FOXTEL GROUP

AACTA unveils the nominees for the highly anticipated 2024 AACTA Awards, presented by Foxtel Group, marking a celebration of outstanding Australian Film, TV, Documentary, and Online productions. Set to take place on the Gold Coast in February, this year's ceremony promises to honour the best in the industry.

Leading the television nominations are powerhouse productions like The Newsreader, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Colin from Accounts, and Deadloch, amassing an impressive array of nods. The New Boy, Talk to Me, and Shayda lead the film nominations.   

The Newsreader secures its position as the most nominated production this year, clinching a staggering 15 nominations, including Best Drama Series and lead acting nominations for the stellar performances by Sam Reid and Anna Torv. Following closely, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart gathers 12 nominations, notably earning a nod for Best Miniseries. Colin From Accounts and Deadloch, both secure ten nominations each, including a nod for Best Narrative Comedy Series.

It was a strong year for Australian comedy, evident in the nominations for Best Narrative Comedy Series, which includes Fisk, Gold Diggers, Upright, and Utopia alongside Colin From Accounts and Deadloch. The newly introduced award for Best Acting in a Comedy witnessed a fierce competition among standout performances, with talents from Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Helen Thomson, Kate Box, Nina Oyama, Kitty Flanagan, Julia Zemiro, and Celeste Barber, showcasing their brilliance in various productions.

Six compelling films vie for the coveted title of the 2024 AACTA Award for Best Film, with Warwick Thornton’s The New Boy, featuring the illustrious Cate Blanchett, securing 12 nominations. Talk to Me, the feature film directorial debut of Danny and Michael Philippou, closely follows with 11 nominations. Completing this competitive category are Shayda, Sweet As, The Royal Hotel, and Of An Age.

In a first for the AACTA Industry Awards, the ceremony will take place in the afternoon on Thursday 8 February, followed by the Official After Party presented by Screen Queensland.

The AACTA Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday 10 February. Both ceremonies are presented by Foxtel Group, who today announce they will extend their partnership with AACTA for a further three years.

The 2024 AACTA Awards ceremonies will form part of AACTA Festival, a four-day celebration of Australia’s vibrant screen industry. With more than 70 events, the AACTA Festival will present a dynamic array of panels, meet-and-greet, screenings and activities offering a place for the Australian screen industry to connect from February 8-11, 2024. AACTA Festival will be held at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast, a destination renowned for its beauty and vibrant cultural scene.

The AACTA Audience Choice Awards will commence in December as AACTA call for contenders on their social media platforms for the publicly voted Awards including Favourite Australian Digital Creator, Favourite Australian Sporting Moment, Favourite Film, Favourite TV Show, Favourite Actors and more. Voting for these Awards will happen in January. Follow AACTA on social media for more information.

The nominees for the AACTA Award for Best Short Film and Best Documentary categories were announced prior. For a full list of nominees, click here.

AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella said, "Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees, the remarkable talent shaping Australia's vibrant screen landscape is unparalleled. Each nomination and achievement stands as a testament to the talent that elevate our nation's storytelling on the global stage. We look forward to celebrating the incredible impact our productions and screen practitioners continue to make within the industry and beyond."

Amanda Laing, Foxtel Group Chief Content and Commercial Officer, and BINGE Managing Director said: “As a proud partner of the AACTA Awards, the Foxtel Group is committed to helping drive our local film and television industry forward. And we are particularly proud to be part of a community that is producing such an incredible and diverse line-up of storytelling that has entertained audiences over the past year. Congratulations to all the nominees, and we look forward to celebrating the winners in February at the 2024 AACTA Awards.”

“We are also pleased to confirm a three-year extension to our partnership with AACTA, securing our place as presenting partner until 2027 and cementing our commitment to the industry over many years.”

Queensland Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said: “Congratulations to the nominees across all categories, a true representation of the incredible depth of talent this country continues to produce industry-wide. The Gold Coast is a powerhouse in Australian film and television production, so these prestigious awards will feel right at home as part of a spectacular four-day festival at HOTA.

The eyes of the world will be on the Gold Coast, with the event for the first time in its history, being telecast to a global audience shining a spotlight on not only the glitter strip but also the stars that light it up.”

“The countdown is on to the 2024 AACTA Awards as we welcome the stars of cinema and television to our city and to our Home of the Arts,” said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. 

“Two huge award nights are on our doorstep, and I wish everyone, especially our Gold Coast-affiliated nominees, success come February."

Jacqui Feeney, Screen Queensland CEO, said "The 2024 AACTA Award nominees represent some of the most exceptional new productions and accomplished creative talent this nation has to offer. 

“The Awards, together with the AACTA Festival, are an invitation to practitioners based locally and across the country to converge on Queensland’s Gold Coast to celebrate the prowess of our diverse screen industry.”

Key Details:

2024 AACTA Industry Awards & After Party Presented by Screen Queensland: Thursday, 8 February

2024 AACTA Awards Ceremony & Official After Party: Saturday, 10 February

Location: Home of the Arts (HOTA), Gold Coast

AACTA Festival: Thursday, 8 February – Sunday, 11 February (more details to be announced soon)

For information on the AACTA Awards and ticket sales, click here. 

For information on the AACTA Festival, click here.