Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is a professional organisation of film and television practitioners in Australia. The Academy's aim is "to identify, award, promote, and celebrate Australia's greatest achievements in film and television".
| Abbreviation | AACTA |
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| Formation | 18 August 2011 |
| Type | Film and television organisation |
| Purpose | "to identify, award, promote and celebrate Australia's greatest achievements in film and television." |
| Headquarters | South Melbourne, Victoria |
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Region served | Australia |
President | Russell Crowe |
Patron | George Miller |
Chairman | Jack Christian |
Parent organisation | Australian Film Institute (AFI) |
| Website | aacta |
It was established in August 2011 with the backing of the Australian Film Institute (AFI) to act as its industry engagement arm and to administer the AACTA Awards (formerly the Australian Film Institute Awards, also known as the AFI Awards) which rewards achievements in Australian feature film, television, documentary and short films.
The Academy is composed of 15 Chapters, each of which represents different screen artists including actors, directors, producers and writers, and it is overseen by the Academy's president and the Honorary Council. Australian actor Geoffrey Rush was the inaugural President from 2011 to 2017, and hosted the inaugural AACTA Awards in January 2012.