Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated their creative strength at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACAs), with Australian series Boy Swallows Universe emerging as a standout, securing an impressive six national wins.
The series, based on the bestselling novel by Trent Dalton, will represent Australia at the Grand Awards and Gala Finals in Singapore on December 3rd and 4th, 2024.
Fresh off his Logie Award win in July, young star Felix Cameron continues to build momentum. His portrayal in Boy Swallows Universe has now earned him the Best Actor in a Leading Role – Australia at the AACAs, positioning him as a contender for an acclaimed international accolade this December. Cameron’s riveting performance as a young boy navigating difficult circumstances has captivated both Australian and international audiences.
Cannes Chopard Trophy winner Sophie Wilde shines once again in her role as a determined journalist in Boy Swallows Universe. Wilde’s compelling portrayal earned her Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Australia, further solidifying her reputation.
Simon Baker, best known internationally for his role in The Mentalist, has added another accolade to his distinguished career, winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role-Australia for Boy Swallows Universe. Baker’s return to Australian television in such a profound role has been widely praised, demonstrating his range and emotional depth as an actor.
BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE - Australia’s National Wins – Australia :
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Felix Cameron – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Simon Baker – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Sophie Wilde – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
- Best Direction (Fiction): Bharat Nalluri – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
- Best Drama Series: Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
With Boy Swallows Universe picking up six national wins, including Best Drama Series, it marks an outstanding campaign for Netflix and Brouhaha Entertainment and is testament to its powerful storytelling, direction, and cast performances. As Australia’s content creators continue to make waves, the peer judged AACAs are a significant platform showcasing their remarkable work on the global stage.
In the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, New Zealand's Robyn Malcolm delivered a remarkable performance in After The Party, earning her the national award. As a Series Mania winner, Malcolm’s emotional and compelling portrayal has once again captured the approval of her peers, solidifying her place among the finest performances in the Asia-Pacific region.
NATIONAL WINNERS 2024
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
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Best Actor in a Leading Role |
Felix Cameron
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Simon Baker
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Best Actress in a Leading Role
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Robyn Malcolm
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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Sophie Wilde
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Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (Non Scripted)
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The Traitors New Zealand Series 1
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Best Animation |
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies
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Best Children’s Programme (one off/series)
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Windcatcher
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Best Cinematography (Fiction)
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Adam Luxton - Far North
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Best Cinematography (Non Fiction)
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Ben Cunningham
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Best Comedy Programme |
Madam
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Best Direction (Fiction)
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Bharat Nalluri
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Best Direction (Non-Fiction)
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Russell Vines
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Best Documentary Programme (one-off)
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Hitler’s Jewish Soldier?
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Best Documentary History |
Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators, Jane Doe
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Best Documentary Series
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Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley
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Best Drama Series
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Boy Swallows Universe
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Best Editing |
Sally Fryer
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Best Game or Quiz Programme |
Tipping Point Australia Season 1
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Best General Ent Programme |
MasterChef Australia Dessert Masters S 1
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Best Lifestyle Programme |
Adam and Poh’s Great Australian Bites i8 Studio, SBS
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Best News/ Current Affairs Programme or Series
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Escalation: Climate, protest, and the fight for the future |
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Best Non-Scripted Entertainment |
Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars
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Best Screenplay |
John Collee
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Best Single Drama or Telemovie/Anthology Episode |
Windcatcher
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Best Theme Song or Title Theme |
Ahipara Voices for Far North by Moniker (Lukasz Buda, Samuel Scott, Conrad Wedde)
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About us:
Asian Academy of Creative Arts (AACA) is the organiser of the Asia Pac’s most prestigious awards for creative excellence, Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA). AACA was established to honour creative excellence and serve as a peer judged pinnacle of achievement in content creation, performance and media production. Open to countries throughout the Asia Pacific region, the AAA honours excellence across television, film, digital, streaming and emerging technologies. Through its Academy Campus it also strives to develop and encourage the next generation of industry professionals. The AAA and Academy Campus is owned and organised by Asian Academy of Creative Arts, a not for profit organisation. For more details on the AACA, please visit www.asianacademycreativeawards.com
