AACTA announced a batch of presenters for this year’s ceremony which include Cate Blanchett who has won 9 awards for both acting and producing works, and the Longford Lyell Award which is a lifetime achievement award by the Australian Academy.

She earned two nominations, one for lead actress in film and another one as producer on Warwick Thornton’s THE NEW BOY which leads with 12 nominations. Noora Niasari’s SHAYDA earned 9 nominations. Both films are Dirty Films pictures.

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) invite you to the Sunshine State for an unforgettable celebration of Australian Film, Television, Documentary, Short Film and Digital Production. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 AACTA Industry Awards on Thursday 8 February and the AACTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday 10 February. Both ceremonies, presented by Foxtel Group, will be held at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast, a destination renowned for its beauty and vibrant cultural scene.