The red carpet has been rolled out as a string of mega-stars descend on the Gold Coast for the AACTA Awards.
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is being held at HOTA, Home of the Arts, tonight and is hosted by Aussie actor Russell Crowe.
CEO of AACTA Damian Trewhella has told myGC it’s going to be an incredible night.
“This is the night and nights for the industry when everybody comes to town and so many people converging on the Gold Coast for tonight’s big show,” Mt Trewhella says.
“AACTA President Russell Crowe is hosting the show, he’s a legend and fantastic host. Henry Cavill is in town! Henry is presenting, and there’s a whole host of amazing Australians including Sam Neil, Bryan Brown, Guy Pearce, Kitty Flanagan, George Miller, Asher Keddie, plus there’s some massive music performances,
“Robbie Williams is in town, which is amazing! Paul Kelly as well. A great big show tonight.”
The British popstars film, Better Man, was filmed here in Australia and is nominated for a record-breaking 16 AACTA nominations.
Other strong-contenders for the night include Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and How To Make Gravy, which is based on Paul Kelly’s song.
While Queensland-filmed Netflix show Boy Swallows Universe is expected to clean-up once again after picking up six awrds at Wednesday night’s AACTA Industry Gala.
Mr Trewhell says the Gold Coast is the perfect city to host the AACTA’s.
“It fits in with a complementary strategy we have with the amazing city of Gold Coast to try and grow the Australian film and television industry,
“The Gold Coast is one of the places where this industry can really grow and thrive. It’s a beautiful spot and that’s the reason why we’re here,
“It’s got all the key fundamentals you need for high-end film and TV production here. Great locations, facilities and incentives and to top it all off it’s just a really beautiful place with beautiful people. It’s no surprise the big film stars want to come here.”
The AACTA Awards Ceremony & Official After Party gets underway tonight, 7 February, at HOTA.
