Snowtown, based on the true story of Australia’s most infamous serial killings, has been recognised at the inaugural Samsung Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) at the Sydney Opera House on January 31.
Of its initial 10 nominations, Snowtown took out six of the prestigious awards including Best Direction (Justin Kurzel), Best Lead Actor (Daniel Henshall), Best Adapted Screenplay (Shaun Grant) and Best Supporting Actress (Louise Harris).
Snowtown also picked up the Best Sound and Best Editing awards at the inaugural Samsung AACTA Awards Luncheon held earlier last month.
Also known as The Bodies In The Barrels murders, Snowtown is Justin Kurzel’s directorial debut and the first local production from Warp Films Australia.
When 16-year-old Jamie is introduced to a charismatic man, a friendship begins. As the relationship grows so do Jamie’s suspicions, until he finds his world threatened by both his loyalty for, and fear of, his newfound father figure, John Bunting: Australia’s most notorious serial killer.
It is vailable now from Madman Entertainment on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital platforms.
Television category
In the television category, SBS’s gritty Sydney-based crime drama, East West 101 Season 3 – A Hero’s Journey has added another accolade to its long list of previous AFI Awards with the Best Television Drama Series AACTA Award. East West 101 seasons 1-3 are available now on DVD.
According to Madman’s managing director Paul Wiegard, “We are thrilled the industry has recognised these films and productions, and the abundance of talent behind them. The AACTA awards are a boon for the profile of Australian films and the Australian film industry.” – Rama Gaind
