1st AACTA Awards 2012
The Inaugural Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, known as the AACTA Awards, honoured the best Australian and foreign films of 2011. Held in Sydney with the luncheon on 15 January 2012 at the Westin Hotel and the ceremony on 31 January 2012 at the Sydney Opera House, the awards marked the inauguration of the AACTA Awards while continuing the legacy of the AFI Awards. The ceremony was televised on the Nine Network.
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Total movie nominations
9
Total movie wins
5
Total people nominations
17
Total people wins
6
Most recognized genres
Drama
Thriller
Crime
Most Nominations
Louise Harris
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WINNER
The Eye of the Storm
Nominees
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1st AACTA Awards - Best Film
1st AACTA Awards - Best Direction
1st AACTA Awards - Best Original Screenplay
1st AACTA Awards - Best Adapted Screenplay
WINNER
The Eye of the StormNOMINEES
The Hunter1st AACTA Awards - Best Lead Actor
1st AACTA Awards - Best Lead Actress
1st AACTA Awards - Best Supporting Actor
1st AACTA Awards - Best Supporting Actress
1st AACTA Awards - Best Cinematography[A]
1st AACTA Awards - Best Editing[A]
WINNER
The Snowtown MurdersNOMINEES
Oranges and Sunshine1st AACTA Awards - Best Original Music Score[A]
1st AACTA Awards - Best Sound[A]
1st AACTA Awards - Best Production Design[A]
1st AACTA Awards - Best Costume Design[A]
1st AACTA Awards - AFI Members' Choice Award[A]
