The AACTA Industry Awards were announced last night, presented by Foxtel Group, in a low key virtual ceremony hosted by comedian Claire Hooper. Honouring the work of Australia’s screen craft practitioners, 31 awards were revealed, with more to come on Wednesday night at the flashy televised Sydney Opera House ceremony, complete with red carpet.
The first film awards were also presented, with The Dry, Nitram and High Ground all receiving two awards each. For The Dry, Robert Connolly and Harry Crips won Best Adapted Screenplay, and Stefan Duscio won Best Cinematography in film. For Nitram, Nick Fenton won Best Editing, while Shaun Grant won the original screenplay award. And for High Ground, Erin Roche won Best Costume Design, and Anousha Zarkesh won the Casting award.