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AACTA Ceremonies

2025 Highlights

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FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY

The AACTA Awards Ceremony presented by the Foxtel Group honours Australia’s most talented filmmakers and storytellers, celebrating exceptional achievements in film and television. From the buzz of the red carpet to the excitement of the live show, the evening brings Australia's screen industry together for an unforgettable night.

WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

The AACTA Awards Industry Gala celebrates the creatives behind Australia’s screen industry, the editors, designers, cinematographers, and craftspeople whose talent brings every story to life.

 

It’s an inspiring night of connection and creativity, honouring those who make magic happen from behind the camera.

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Awards Presented at the
AACTA Awards Industry Gala

AACTA Award for Best Casting in Film presented by Casting Networks

AACTA Award for Best Casting in Television presented by Casting Networks

AACTA Award for Best Cinematography in a Documentary

AACTA Award for Best Cinematography in Film

AACTA Award for Best Cinematography in Television

AACTA Award for Best Costume Design in Film

AACTA Award for Best Costume Design in Television

AACTA Award for Best Direction in Drama or Comedy

AACTA Award for Best Direction in Nonfiction Television

AACTA Award for Best Documentary or Factual Program

AACTA Award for Best Editing in a Documentary

AACTA Award for Best Editing in Film presented by Spectrum Films

AACTA Award for Best Editing in Television

AACTA Award for Best Hair and Makeup 

AACTA Award for Best Indie Film

AACTA Award for Best Lifestyle Program

AACTA Award for Best Online Drama or Comedy

AACTA Award for Best Original Score in a Documentary

AACTA Award for Best Original Score in Film

AACTA Award for Best Original Score in Television

AACTA Award for Best Original Song

AACTA Award for Best Production Design in Film

AACTA Award for Best Production Design in Television

AACTA Award for Best Screenplay in Film

AACTA Award for Best Short Film

AACTA Award for Best Sound in a Documentary

AACTA Award for Best Sound in Film

AACTA Award for Best Sound in Television

AACTA Award for Best Stand-Up Special

AACTA Award for Best Visual Effects or Animation

Awards Presented at the
AACTA Awards Ceremony

AACTA Award for Best Acting in a Comedy

​AACTA Award for Best Children’s Program

AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Program

AACTA Award for Best Comedy Performer 

AACTA Award for Best Direction in Film

AACTA Award for Best Documentary

AACTA Award for Best Drama Series 

AACTA Award for Best Entertainment Program presented by Gravity Media

AACTA Award for Best Factual Entertainment Program

AACTA Award for Best Film

AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama presented by BINGE

AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in Film

AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama presented by BINGE

AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in Film

AACTA Award for Best Miniseries

AACTA Award for Best Narrative Comedy Series

AACTA Award for Best Reality Program presented by Network Ten

AACTA Award for Best Screenplay in Television

​AACTA Award for Best Soundtrack

AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama

AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in Film

AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama

AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in Film

*Please note, the split of Awards being presented during each ceremony is subject to change

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