News Source: The Age
| 26 days ago
THE quality, diversity and breakout commercial success of Australian films this year was duly reflected in the AFI Award nominations, announced in Sydney yesterday. They included an expanded best film category and a new award recognising the...
News Source: Chicago Tribune
| 26 days ago
Australian director Baz Luhrmann's outback epic "Australia" was passed over on Wednesday for the top film awards in his home country, presented by the Australian Film Institute. "Australia", starring Australian actors Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman...
News Source: The Daily Telegraph
| 26 days ago
Balibo and Samson & Delilah have topped this year's AFI Awards nominations, while Baz Luhrmann's Australia missed out on the major awards categories. Political thriller Balibo picked up 14 nominations, including one for best film, as did Samson &...
News Source: Adelaide Now
| 27 days ago
In the hotly contested category, the Rachel Ward directed film will go up against Balibo, Blessed, Mao's Last Dance, Mary and Max and Samson & Delilah . Ward's directorial skills have also been recognised in the best direction and best adapted...