Asian Academy of Creative Arts
Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated their creative strength at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACAs), with Australian series Boy Swallows Universe emerging as a standout, securing an impressive six national wins.
The series, based on the bestselling novel by Trent Dalton, will represent Australia at the Grand Awards and Gala Finals in Singapore on December 3rd and 4th, 2024.
Fresh off his Logie Award win in July, young star Felix Cameron continues to build momentum. His portrayal in Boy Swallows Universe has now earned him the Best Actor in a Leading Role – Australia at the AACAs, positioning him as a contender for an acclaimed international accolade this December. Cameron’s riveting performance as a young boy navigating difficult circumstances has captivated both Australian and international audiences.
Cannes Chopard Trophy winner Sophie Wilde shines once again in her role as a determined journalist in Boy Swallows Universe. Wilde’s compelling portrayal earned her Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Australia, further solidifying her reputation.
Simon Baker, best known internationally for his role in The Mentalist, has added another accolade to his distinguished career, winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role-Australia for Boy Swallows Universe. Baker’s return to Australian television in such a profound role has been widely praised, demonstrating his range and emotional depth as an actor.
BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE – Australia’s National Wins – Australia :
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Felix Cameron – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Simon Baker – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Sophie Wilde – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Direction (Fiction): Bharat Nalluri – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Drama Series: Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
With Boy Swallows Universe picking up six national wins, including Best Drama Series, it marks an outstanding campaign for Netflix and Brouhaha Entertainment and is testament to its powerful storytelling, direction, and cast performances. As Australia’s content creators continue to make waves, the peer judged AACAs are a significant platform showcasing their remarkable work on the global stage.
In the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, New Zealand’s Robyn Malcolm delivered a remarkable performance in After The Party, earning her the national award. As a Series Mania winner, Malcolm’s emotional and compelling portrayal has once again captured the approval of her peers, solidifying her place among the finest performances in the Asia-Pacific region.
NATIONAL WINNERS 2024
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Felix Cameron
Boy Swallows Universe
Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Simon Baker
Boy Swallows Universe
Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Robyn Malcolm
After The Party
Lingo Pictures, Luminous Beast, TVNZ
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Sophie Wilde
Boy Swallows Universe
Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment
Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (Non Scripted)
The Traitors New Zealand Series 1
South Pacific Pictures
All3 Media International
Best Animation
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies
NITV/Netflix
Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Best Children’s Programme (one off/series)
Windcatcher
Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Unless Pictures, Every Cloud Productions, Stan
Best Cinematography (Fiction)
Adam Luxton – Far North
White Balance Pictures, South Pacific Pictures
Warner Bros. Discovery
Best Cinematography (Non Fiction)
Ben Cunningham
The Pool
Shark Island Productions
Best Comedy Programme
Madam
Tavake & XYZ Films, Fifth Season, Warner Bros. Discovery
Best Direction (Fiction)
Bharat Nalluri
Boy Swallows Universe
Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment
Best Direction (Non-Fiction)
Russell Vines
Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley
Artemis Media, SBS Australia
Best Documentary Programme (one-off)
Hitler’s Jewish Soldier?
Mint Pictures, SBS Australia
Best Documentary History
Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators, Jane Doe
The Full Box, Nine Entertainment
Best Documentary Series
Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley
Artemis Media, SBS Australia
Best Drama Series
Boy Swallows Universe
Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment
Best Editing
Sally Fryer
The Pool
Shark Island Productions
Best Game or Quiz Programme
Tipping Point Australia Season 1
Banijay Entertainment, Endemol Shine Australia
Nine Network
Best General Ent Programme
MasterChef Australia Dessert Masters S 1
Banijay Entertainment, Endemol Shine Australia
Network Ten
Best Lifestyle Programme
Adam and Poh’s Great Australian Bites
i8 Studio, SBS
Best News/ Current Affairs Programme or Series
Escalation: Climate, protest, and the fight for the future
Four Corners, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Best Non-Scripted Entertainment
Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars
All3Media International
Nine Network, Studio Ramsay
Best Screenplay
John Collee
Boy Swallows Universe
Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment
Best Single Drama or Telemovie/Anthology Episode
Windcatcher
Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Unless Pictures/Every Cloud Productions, Stan
Best Theme Song or Title Theme
Ahipara Voices for Far North by Moniker (Lukasz Buda, Samuel Scott, Conrad Wedde)
White Balance Pictures, South Pacific Pictures
Warner Bros. Discovery
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