Just two years after sweeping the AACTA Awards with their feature debut, Talk to Me, Danny and Michael Philippou have done it again, taking home 10 trophies, including Best Picture, for their follow-up, Bring Her Back.
Causeway Films’ horror film, which dominated Wednesday’s Industry Gala, picked up yet another top honor at tonight’s main ceremony, plus three gongs, including Best Director and Best Actress for Sally Hawkins.
The film’s producers, Sam Jennings and Christina Seiton, were further recognized with the Byron Kennedy Award, which honors an individual or organization whose work “exemplifies innovation, vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Best Actor went to Richard Roxburgh for his role as Peter Greste in “The Correspondent,” Best Supporting Actor went to the late Julian McMahon for “The Surfer,” and Best Supporting Actress went to Deborah Mailman for “Kangaroo.”
At the Industry Gala Awards earlier this week, Prime Video’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North was TV’s absolute favorite, winning seven gongs. Tonight’s production added two more awards, including Best Actor for Jacob Elordi and Best Supporting Actress for Heather Mitchell, making it the most awarded television project overall. However, it was upset that Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar won in the Best Miniseries category.
ABC’s The Newsreader continues its AACTA winning streak with its third win for Best Drama Series. This was one of four awards for the show’s third and final season, with Anna Torv winning Best Actress, Daniel Henshall Best Supporting Actor, and Michael Lucas Best Original Screenplay.
The award for Best Documentary went to Trisha Morton-Thomas and Maggie Miles’ Journey Home, David Gulpilil, making it the second AACTA award after David Bridie won Best Original Music in a Documentary earlier this week.
The night also saw director Bruce Beresford’s 50-year career celebrated at the Longford Lyell Awards, and Sarah Snook won the Trailblazer Award, which recognizes Australian creators who are forging an influential path in the global industry. The Brian Walsh Award, which recognizes emerging talent, went to Claire Hughes, star of ABC’s Ladies in Black and Stan’s Ten Pound Poms.
Full list of tonight’s winners:
Movie AACTA Best Director: Bring Her Back AACTA Best Movie: Bring Her Back AACTA Best Actor in a Movie: Richard Roxburgh – Correspondent AACTA Best Actress in a Movie: Sally Hawkins – Bring Her Back AACTA Best Original Score: Bring Her Back AACTA Best Supporting Actor in a Movie: Julian McMahon – The Surfer AACTA Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Actress: Deborah Mailman – Kangaroo TV AACTA Best Performance in a Comedy: Miranda Tapsell – Top End Babs AACTA Best Children’s Program: Play School: All Together AACTA Best Comedy Entertainment Program: The Hard Quiz AACTA Best Comedy Performer: Tom Gleeson – The Hard Quiz AACTA Best Drama Series: The Newsreader AACTA Best Entertainment Program (sponsored by Gravity Media): Portrait Artist of the Year AACTA Award (Best Factual Entertainment Program): Alone Australia AACTA Award (Binge Drama) Best Actor: Jacob Elordi – The Road to the North AACTA Award (Binge Drama) Best Actress: Anna Torv – News Leader AACTA Award (Best Miniseries): Apple Cider Vinegar AACTA Award for Best Narrative Comedy Series: Bump AACTA Award for Best Reality Program Presented by Network Ten: The Great Australian Bake Off AACTA Award for Best Script for Television: The Newsreader AACTA Award for Best Original Soundtrack for Television: AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Daniel Henshall – Newsreader AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Heather Mitchell – Alley to the Deep North Documentary AACTA Best Documentary: Journey Home, David Gulpilil OTHER AACTA Best Soundtrack: Mixtape INDIVIDUAL 2026 AACTA Longford Lyell Award Winner: Bruce Beresford 2026 AACTA Byron Kennedy Award Winner: Christina Seyton, Samantha Jennings 2026 AACTA Reg Grundy Award Winner: Kate Armon, Craig Smith 2026 AACTA Trailblazer Award Winner: Sarah Snook 2026 AACTA Brian Walsh Award Winner: Claire Hughes Viewer’s Choice Award AACTA Viewer’s Choice Award Favorite TV Show: Stranger Things (Season 5) AACTA Viewer’s Choice Award Favorite Movie: Wicked: For Good AACTA Viewer’s Choice Award Favorite Australian Actress: Margot Robbie AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Australian Actor: Jacob Elordi AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Media Personality: Robert Irwin AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Australian Podcast: AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Australian Music Video: The Kid LAROI – A Cold Play AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Online Channel: Norris Nuts @norrisnuts AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favorite Digital Creator: Bridey Drake @brideydrake AACTA Audience Choice Award for Rabanne Breakthrough Artist: Mekonnen Knife
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