The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 AACTA Awards, presented by Foxtel Group. Returning to the Gold Coast, the awards will celebrate the finest achievements in Australian film, television, documentary, and online content as part of the AACTA Festival, which will run for 5 days from February 5th – 9th, 2025.
Topping the film categories are cinematic heavyweights Better Man, How to Make Gravy, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Late Night with the Devil, and Memoir of a Snail. Leading the race, the Robbie Williams-inspired Better Man picked up a record-breaking 16 nominations across film categories. This is followed closely by George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and streaming giant BINGE’s feature film debut How to Make Gravy securing 15 nominations each. Horror-favourite Late Night with the Devil secured 14 nominations, while the animated gem Memoir of a Snail landed 11 nominations. Rounding out the Best Film category is Runt, which earned four nominations.
For the first time in AACTA history, motion capture performances and voice acting have been included in the Acting categories. Jonno Davies earns a nod for his portrayal of a motion-capture monkey in Better Man, while performances by Jacki Weaver, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Sarah Snook in Memoir of a Snail highlight the skill and artform of voice acting.
Comedy and horror continue to be Australia’s global calling cards. Late Night with the Devil stands tall with 14 nominations, following the trail blazed by last year’s winner Talk to Me. Meanwhile, comedy hits like Colin From Accounts, Fisk, and The Office Australia underline the international appeal of Australian wit and humour.
On the mention of television, the critically acclaimed Boy Swallows Universe dominates with 22 nominations, including Best Miniseries and eight acting nominations, the most nominations for any production in AACTA history. Dylan River’s Thou Shalt Not Steal follows with nine nods, while Colin From Accounts and The Artful Dodger impress with eight nominations each. Other standout productions include Exposure, Fake, Total Control, Fisk, and Territory, showcasing the diversity of Australia’s small-screen storytelling.
Alison Hurbert-Burns, Commissioner and Executive Director, Entertainment Content, Foxtel Group, said: “Congratulations to all nominees for what has been another incredible year in Australian film and television. We are proud to support AACTA in recognising these achievements and look forward to coming together as an industry in February to celebrate our collective success.”
AACTA has also announced two new award categories for the 2025 AACTA Awards: Best Original Song and Best Soundtrack. The AACTA Award for Best Original Song will honour the talented songwriters and performers who create songs that enrich a production’s impact, while the AACTA Award for Best Soundtrack will celebrate the vital role of music supervisors in shaping unforgettable moments on screen. An expert jury will select nominees for these awards, with the winners determined by AACTA members in Round 2 voting.
AACTA is excited to shine a spotlight on the resurgence of music in screen storytelling and will be programming specific events at AACTA Festival alongside the Awards featuring world-class composers, songwriters, and music supervisors. Not just celebrating the artistry of soundtracks and scores; but also providing invaluable development opportunities for aspiring creatives to learn, network, and advance their careers.
Such events will allow festival goers the opportunity to experience the sounds of How To Make Gravy, the BINGE original film based on the iconic song by Paul Kelly, with original music performed live by Meg Washington and others. You’ll also be able to dive into the globally captivating soundtrack of Heartbreak High with its music supervisor Jemma Burns, while multi-Oscar-nominated filmmaker Scott Hicks (Shine) shares his considerable expertise adding depth to the festival’s music strand. Learn about movement and dance from one of the world’s best choreographers, Kate Wormald, and explore Dami Im’s remarkable Eurovision journey. Conclude each night at the vibrant Karaoke Bar, where music transforms into a shared, interactive celebration. And don’t miss the fabulous Drag Bingo night hosted by Ivyy Monroe and Kathy Pacific for an unforgettable evening of fun and games.
For further information on the AACTA Awards and the full list of nominees, head to the official site here. For the fill program of what’s taking place across the AACTA Festival, read more on their official site.
