OUR PURPOSE:
To recognise, encourage, promote and
celebrate film and television excellence
in Australia.
WITHIN THE WORLD’S
TOP THREE
Alongside the Oscars and the BAFTAs, the
AACTAs form part of the cultural Grand Slam.
LARGEST PEER-ASSESSED SCREEN AWARDS
in the Southern Hemisphere.
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED LEADERSHIP
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts holds year-round events for screen enthusiasts and
professionals, culminating in the nationally televised AACTA Awards Ceremony. Australia’s most glamorous
red carpet event, the AACTA Awards see the “who’s who” of Australian screen joined by fashionistas and
fans alike. Join us as the nation watches to see which film and television stars take out the nation’s top
awards – the AACTAs, at home on Channel Seven.
AACTA President: Geoffrey Rush
AACTA Ambassador: Cate Blanchett
AACTA Patron: Dr George Miller
BACKED BY THE POWER OF
Australia’s #1 free-to-air network.