Mia Wasikowska was named star of the year and Jack Thompson received the lifetime achievement award at the Australian International Movie Convention on the Gold Coast on Thursday night.
The Murray Forrest Award for Film Craft was bestowed on Oscar-winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie.
In a ceremony at the Pavilion Ballroom at Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Natalie Miller introduced the Star of the Year Award, informing the audience of more than 800 that Wasikowska is in France filming Madame Bovary.
Wasikowska stars in John Curran.s Tracks, the adventure based on Robyn Davidson.s book telling of her 2,700km trek across the outback with her dog and four camels in 1977.
A clip was shown of Davidson presenting the award to the 24-year old actress at the Toronto International Film Festival. .The film was very special for me . it gave me the chance to be able to work in Australia again for the...
The Murray Forrest Award for Film Craft was bestowed on Oscar-winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie.
In a ceremony at the Pavilion Ballroom at Jupiters Hotel and Casino, Natalie Miller introduced the Star of the Year Award, informing the audience of more than 800 that Wasikowska is in France filming Madame Bovary.
Wasikowska stars in John Curran.s Tracks, the adventure based on Robyn Davidson.s book telling of her 2,700km trek across the outback with her dog and four camels in 1977.
A clip was shown of Davidson presenting the award to the 24-year old actress at the Toronto International Film Festival. .The film was very special for me . it gave me the chance to be able to work in Australia again for the...
- 10/18/2013
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Keynote speaker, Senator the Honourable George Brandis QC, spoke to delegates and media at the opening session of the Australian International Movie Conference this morning.
In his 30 minute address, Senator Brandis covered a number of issues affecting the Australian screen industry, particularly focussing on the importance of encouraging Australian production and the need for more stringent copyright laws.
Nevertheless, the Senator opened on a positive note, expressing that despite alternative entertainment options, Australians are still by and large lovers of cinema and proud of our industry.s achievements.
.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that despite distractions like high definition television and the internet, going to the movies is still far and away our most popular cultural activity,. he said. .Australians are proud of what we do in film and of the international success Australian filmmakers achieve. I.m sure that the everyday Australian takes just as much satisfaction from...
In his 30 minute address, Senator Brandis covered a number of issues affecting the Australian screen industry, particularly focussing on the importance of encouraging Australian production and the need for more stringent copyright laws.
Nevertheless, the Senator opened on a positive note, expressing that despite alternative entertainment options, Australians are still by and large lovers of cinema and proud of our industry.s achievements.
.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that despite distractions like high definition television and the internet, going to the movies is still far and away our most popular cultural activity,. he said. .Australians are proud of what we do in film and of the international success Australian filmmakers achieve. I.m sure that the everyday Australian takes just as much satisfaction from...
- 10/14/2013
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Keynote speaker, Senator the Honourable George BrandisQC, spoke to delegates and media at the opening session of the Australian International Movie Conference this morning.
In his 30 minute address, Senator Brandis covered a number of issues affecting the Australian screen industry, particularly focussing on the importance of encouraging Australian production and the need for more stringent copyright laws.
Nevertheless, the Senator opened on a positive note, expressing that despite alternative entertainment options, Australians are still by and large lovers of cinema and proud of our industry.s achievements.
.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that despite distractions like high definition television and the internet, going to the movies is still far and away our most popular cultural activity,. he said. .Australians are proud of what we do in film and of the international success Australian filmmakers achieve. I.m sure that the everyday Australian takes just as much satisfaction from the...
In his 30 minute address, Senator Brandis covered a number of issues affecting the Australian screen industry, particularly focussing on the importance of encouraging Australian production and the need for more stringent copyright laws.
Nevertheless, the Senator opened on a positive note, expressing that despite alternative entertainment options, Australians are still by and large lovers of cinema and proud of our industry.s achievements.
.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that despite distractions like high definition television and the internet, going to the movies is still far and away our most popular cultural activity,. he said. .Australians are proud of what we do in film and of the international success Australian filmmakers achieve. I.m sure that the everyday Australian takes just as much satisfaction from the...
- 10/14/2013
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Keynote speaker, Senator the Honourable George BrandisQC, spoke to delegates and media at the opening session of the Australian International Movie Conference this morning.
In his 30 minute address, Senator Brandis covered a number of issues affecting the Australian screen industry, particularly focussing on the importance of encouraging Australian production and the need for more stringent copyright laws.
Nevertheless, the Senator opened on a positive note, expressing that despite alternative entertainment options, Australians are still by and large lovers of cinema and proud of our industry.s achievements.
.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that despite distractions like high definition television and the internet, going to the movies is still far and away our most popular cultural activity,. he said. .Australians are proud of what we do in film and of the international success Australian filmmakers achieve. I.m sure that the everyday Australian takes just as much satisfaction from the...
In his 30 minute address, Senator Brandis covered a number of issues affecting the Australian screen industry, particularly focussing on the importance of encouraging Australian production and the need for more stringent copyright laws.
Nevertheless, the Senator opened on a positive note, expressing that despite alternative entertainment options, Australians are still by and large lovers of cinema and proud of our industry.s achievements.
.The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that despite distractions like high definition television and the internet, going to the movies is still far and away our most popular cultural activity,. he said. .Australians are proud of what we do in film and of the international success Australian filmmakers achieve. I.m sure that the everyday Australian takes just as much satisfaction from the...
- 10/14/2013
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Australians paid tribute to late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin at his zoo in Queensland on Tuesday. Irwin's widow Terri and children Bindi and Bob spent the first anniversary of his death in private, but appreciated the fans' memorial at Australia Zoo. Irwin was killed by a stingray barb while snorkeling near the Great Barrier Reef on September 4, 2006. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said, "The spirit of Steve Irwin lives on in many ways. I again pay tribute to his energy, joy and commitment to conservation and wildlife, and acknowledge all those who continue his work today." Irwin's family are planning to honor the wildlife expert at Steve Irwin Day, which will be marked across Australia on November 15.
- 9/5/2007
- WENN
SYDNEY -- A new awards event to honor Asia-Pacific filmmakers was unveiled Tuesday by Queensland, Australia's second-largest state, with partners CNN International and the International Federation of Film Producer Assns. The event also has an endorsement from the United Nations agency UNESCO.
The inaugural Asia Pacific Screen Awards will take place Nov. 13 on Queensland's Gold Coast, with awards given across 11 categories. Films from 70 countries will compete, including entries from Turkey, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Samoa.
Designed to "celebrate at a global level the cinematic excellence and cultural diversity of the vast Asia-Pacific region," Queensland premier Peter Beattie said the APSA will "form a hub for the film industry in this part of the world."
The government will bankroll the awards through its Queensland Events Corp., which aims to develop the awards into an event with the prestige and glamour of the European Film Awards or the Academy Awards.
"Asia-Pacific is a region that produces almost half of the films made in the world, yet it does not have an award that is recognized in the way of the Academy Awards, Golden Globes or European Film Awards," he said.
The inaugural Asia Pacific Screen Awards will take place Nov. 13 on Queensland's Gold Coast, with awards given across 11 categories. Films from 70 countries will compete, including entries from Turkey, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and Samoa.
Designed to "celebrate at a global level the cinematic excellence and cultural diversity of the vast Asia-Pacific region," Queensland premier Peter Beattie said the APSA will "form a hub for the film industry in this part of the world."
The government will bankroll the awards through its Queensland Events Corp., which aims to develop the awards into an event with the prestige and glamour of the European Film Awards or the Academy Awards.
"Asia-Pacific is a region that produces almost half of the films made in the world, yet it does not have an award that is recognized in the way of the Academy Awards, Golden Globes or European Film Awards," he said.
- 4/18/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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