Film Critics Circle of Australia news

The FCCA, the national professional body of film reviewers, critics and writers is pleased to announce the nominations for the Australian film of 2015.

The Annual Awards will be held on Tuesday 23 February from 6pm sharp at the Paddington Woollahra RSL, Oxford Street Paddington.

The Awards event will lead off with a special attraction, In Conversation with Academy Award Winner Adam Elliot, the FCCA patron.

The Dressmaker has garnered 10 nominations while Last Cab to Darwin and Mad Max: Fury Road each have 8 nominations. Neil Armfield’s Holding the Man has 7 nominations while Paper Planes and Cut Snake each have 5. Tanna has 4 nominations.

FCCA President Russell Edwards commented –
The spread of nominees from heralded blockbusters to small-scale independents highlights the diversity of Australian cinema. As the country’s most important critical body looking at movies, we at the Film Critics Circle of Australia are pleased to be able to not only salute the box office, but also celebrate the innovative spirit. I would also like to congratulate the nominees in the documentary category as the Film Critics Circle of Australia continues its support of this vitally important area of Australian film.
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Further details from the Awards Manager
email: FilmCriticsAust@bigpond.com
website:  fcca.com.au

FCCA is grateful for the sponsorship of:
FOXTEL, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, ACS, AGSC, FILMINK, KARMEE COFFEE, AUSTRALIAN VOICES IN PRINT (AVIP) and MB FILMS

The feature Documentary Award is presented in partnership with the NFSA