The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has announced the winners of the 9th AACTA International Awards at a star-studded Ceremony held at Mondrian, Los Angeles.
Lauded South Korean film Parasite took home the top honour of the night, winning Best Film. Director Bong Joon-ho was on hand to accept the award. Quentin Tarantino took home Best Direction for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Taika Waititi earned a Best Screenplay win for Jojo Rabbit, and top acting nods went to Adam Driver (Marriage Story) and Saoirse Ronan (Little Women).
“This year we are thrilled to celebrate such a vast and vibrant group of winners, showcasing international excellence, irrespective of geography,” said AFI | AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella. “The AACTA International Awards continue to honour the best achievements in screen, adding a uniquely Australian voice to the international awards circuit. I congratulate all of the evening’s winners – with special congratulations to our Australian winner Margot Robbie – and wish them every success throughout the upcoming awards season.”
Take a look at the winners (with pics of those in attendance) and nominees below.
AACTA International Award for Best Film
- PARASITE (WINNER)
- THE IRISHMAN
- JOKER
- THE KING
- ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
AACTA International Award for Best Direction
- ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD – Quentin Tarantino (WINNER)
- 1917 – Sam Mendes
- THE IRISHMAN – Martin Scorsese
- JOKER – Todd Phillips
- PARASITE – Bong Joon Ho
AACTA International Award for Best Screenplay
- JOJO RABBIT – Taika Waititi (WINNER)
- THE IRISHMAN – Steven Zaillian
- JOKER – Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
- ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD – Quentin Tarantino
- PARASITE – Bong Joon ho, Jin Won Han
AACTA International Award for Best Lead Actor
- Adam Driver – MARRIAGE STORY (WINNER)
- Christian Bale – FORD V FERRARI
- Antonio Banderas – PAIN AND GLORY
- Robert De Niro – THE IRISHMAN
- Joaquin Phoenix – JOKER
AACTA International Award for Best Lead Actress
- Saoirse Ronan – LITTLE WOMEN (WINNER)
- Awkwafina – THE FAREWELL
- Scarlett Johansson – MARRIAGE STORY
- Charlize Theron – BOMBSHELL
- Renée Zellweger – JUDY
AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Brad Pitt – ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (WINNER)
- John Lithgow – BOMBSHELL
- Al Pacino – THE IRISHMAN
- Joe Pesci – THE IRISHMAN
- Song Kang-Ho – PARASITE
AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Margot Robbie – BOMBSHELL (WINNER)
- Margot Robbie – ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
- Toni Collette – KNIVES OUT
- Nicole Kidman – BOMBSHELL
- Florence Pugh – LITTLE WOMEN
