Animal Kingdom and Bright Star share the spotlight at AFI Industry Awards
It was a big night for David Michôd’s Animal Kingdom and Jane Campion’s Bright Star at the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Industry Awards last night, with three statues each. Glenn Dunks reports.
The first of the AFI Awards ceremonies rewarded the technical crafts and behind-the-scenes players in a gala hosted by actor Shane Jacobson.
Opening with speeches by AFI Chief Executive Officer Damian Trewhalla and the Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Susan Riley as well as a musical performance by Claire Bowditch, the night was also filled with some great material from Jacobson.
Animal Kingdom took out the night’s big prize of the Member’s Choice Award and is the odds on favourite to reap far bigger rewards at tonight’s major ceremony. Bright Star could pose a threat, however, after it’s big haul including two for Janet Patterson (Best Production Design, Best Costume Design),who wasn’t at the ceremony.
Never have a I enjoyed an acceptance for anything than Jackie Weavers AFI.That in itself deserves an award.It was funny,intelligent, witty ,& a pleasure to watch.
Congratulations to all involved in the production of Bright Star, what a beautiful, enchanting film and how brave to make a film about a dead poet!
Best Documentary series seems to missing from your list of awards.