Australia’s AACTAs are making the transfer to peak awards season on the Gold Coast, in recognition of Queensland’s rising contribution to the Australian movie business.
The AACTAs (Australian Academy of Cinema and Tv Arts Awards) might be offered within the Gold Coast in February 2024, aligning with worldwide awards season to “(drive) Australia’s proficient inventive group additional on the world stage,” AACTA mentioned in an announcement.
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AACTA president and actor Russell Crowe welcomed the change, which can see the awards depart Sydney, the place they’ve lengthy been held.
“The Australian Movie Institute (AFI) and extra not too long ago The Australian Academy (AACTA) have offered the platform that has seen this nation’s contributions to the worldwide movie business simply continue to grow and making family names out of Administrators, Designers, Cinematographers, Put up-production Homes, Visible Impact Artists, Writers, Producers, and naturally, Actors,” Crowe mentioned.
“We’re trying ahead to broadcasting a memorable present and showcasing the Gold Coast and the Nice state of Queensland.”
He continued: “That is going to be an occasion that actually shakes issues up and makes individuals have lots of enjoyable on our business and on this state.”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was additionally delighted by the change, which can carry the awards to her residence state.
“Our display business retains going from power to power as we construct our worldwide status because the place to movie world-class cinema and tv content material,” she mentioned in an announcement.
“Queensland is a manufacturing paradise providing the whole bundle, with film-friendly places, extremely expert crew, world-class amenities and aggressive incentives.
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Many profitable productions have been filmed in Queensland, together with Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, which received 11 AACTA awards, together with Finest Movie and Finest Course in Movie, in addition to 9 BAFTA and eight Oscar nominations.
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