‘Bring Her Back’ Triumphs at Australia’s 2026 International Film Awards
The 2026 AACTA International Awards, held on the Gold Coast, celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television. “One Battle After Another” emerged as the standout winner, securing both the Best Film and Best Director awards for Paul Thomas Anderson. The event, organized by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, showcased a variety of talented individuals in the industry.
Major Winners at the AACTA International Awards
- Best Film: One Battle After Another
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
- Best Lead Actor: Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme
- Best Lead Actress: Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for Weapons
- Best Screenplay: Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt
On the television front, Netflix’s “Adolescence” garnered the Best Drama Series award, while HBO Max’s “The Studio” claimed victory in the Comedy Series category. Jacob Elordi continued to shine with a Best Actor award for his performance in “The Narrow Road to the Deep North.”
Bring Her Back Dominates AACTA Awards
At the Australian-specific AACTA Awards, the horror film “Bring Her Back” achieved remarkable success. The Philippou Brothers’ film won ten awards from a total of 15 nominations, including Best Film, Best Lead Actress for Sally Hawkins, and Best Direction.
- Best Film: Bring Her Back
- Best Lead Actress: Sally Hawkins for Bring Her Back
- Best Direction: Bring Her Back
- Best Cinematography: Bring Her Back
- Best Editing: Bring Her Back
- Best Sound: Bring Her Back
- Best Hair and Makeup: Bring Her Back
The AACTA Awards recognized diversity in local talent. AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella remarked on the impressive range of stories presented this year.
Other Noteworthy Winners
The Correspondent also stood out, winning three AACTA awards, including Best Lead Actor for Richard Roxburgh. “Lesbian Space Princess” received two awards, marking it as another notable competitor at the event.
Individual Honors
As part of the ceremony, several individuals were honored for their contributions to the industry:
- Sarah Snook: Trailblazer Award
- Bruce Beresford: Longford Lyell Award
- Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings: Byron Kennedy Award
- Kate Armon and Craig Smith: Reg Grundy Award
- Clare Hughes: Brian Walsh Award
The 2026 AACTA awards highlighted the dynamism and creativity of the Australian film and television industry, with “Bring Her Back” making a sensational mark. For more details on winners and highlights, visit Filmogaz.com.
