Weaver is the Australian Star of the Year

Animal Kingdom actress Jacki Weaver has been named Australian Star by the Year at the Australian International Movie Convention. Madman sales manager Lee Hunter received the trophy on Weaver’s behalf.

Avatar received the top honours for highest grossing film in both Australia and New Zealand, while Mao’s Last Dancer and Boy received awards for highest grossing local films respectively.

These are the winners from tonight’s ceremony:

Highest Grossing New Zealand Film
Boy
Sponsored by the New Zealand Film Commission and presented by actor Rhys Darby.