Boy Swallows Universe hasn’t finished with award shows just yet. The Netflix hit series from Brouhaha Entertainment which premiered in January this year, has already dominated the TV Week Logie Awards with five wins.
The series has now taken out six categories at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACAs) national round with six wins for Australia & New Zealand.
The winners included Boy Swallows Universe actors Felix Cameron, Simon Baker and Sophie Wilde.
The series, based on the bestselling novel by Trent Dalton, will represent Australia at the Grand Awards and Gala Finals in Singapore on December 3rd and 4th, 2024.
The AACA judges noted that, fresh off his Logie Award win in July, young star Felix Cameron continues to build momentum. His portrayal in Boy Swallows Universe has now earned him the Best Actor in a Leading Role – Australia at the AACAs, positioning him as a contender for an acclaimed international accolade this December. Cameron’s performance as a young boy navigating difficult circumstances has captivated both Australian and international audiences.
Cannes Chopard Trophy winner Sophie Wilde shines once again in her role as a determined journalist in Boy Swallows Universe. Wilde’s portrayal earned her Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Australia, further solidifying her reputation.
Simon Baker, best known internationally for his role in The Mentalist, has added another accolade to his distinguished career, winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role-Australia for Boy Swallows Universe. Baker’s return to Australian television in such a profound role has been widely praised, demonstrating his range and emotional depth as an actor.
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Boy Swallows Universe – Australia’s National Wins – Australia
Best Actor in a Leading Role: Felix Cameron – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Simon Baker – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Sophie Wilde – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Direction (Fiction): Bharat Nalluri – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Screenplay: John Collee – Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
Best Drama Series: Boy Swallows Universe (Netflix, Brouhaha Entertainment)
With Boy Swallows Universe picking up six national wins, including Best Drama Series, it marks an outstanding campaign for Netflix and Brouhaha Entertainment and is testament to its powerful storytelling, direction, and cast performances. As Australia’s content creators continue to make waves, the peer judged AACAs are a significant platform showcasing their remarkable work on the global stage.
ABC’s iview hit from Lingo Pictures – After the Party
Robyn Malcolm an AACA winner too
In the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, New Zealand’s Robyn Malcolm delivered a remarkable performance in After The Party (Lingo Pictures), earning her the national award. As a Series Mania winner, Malcolm’s emotional and compelling portrayal has once again captured the approval of her peers, solidifying her place among the finest performances in the Asia-Pacific region.
Others programs to win Australia and New Zealand AACAs
The Traitors New Zealand Series 1
South Pacific Pictures, All3 Media International
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies
NITV/Netflix, Australian Children’s Television Foundation
Windcatcher
Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Unless Pictures, Every Cloud Productions, Stan
Adam Luxton – Far North
White Balance Pictures, South Pacific Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery
Ben Cunningham
The Pool, Shark Island Productions
Madam
Tavake & XYZ Films, Fifth Season, Warner Bros. Discovery
Russell Vines
Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley
Artemis Media, SBS Australia
Hitler’s Jewish Soldier?
Mint Pictures, SBS Australia
Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators, Jane Doe
The Full Box, Nine Entertainment
Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley
Artemis Media, SBS Australia
Sally Fryer
The Pool, Shark Island Productions
Tipping Point Australia Season 1
Banijay Entertainment, Endemol Shine Australia, Nine Network
MasterChef Australia Dessert Masters S 1
Banijay Entertainment, Endemol Shine Australia, Network 10
Adam and Poh’s Great Australian Bites
i8 Studio, SBS
Escalation: Climate, protest, and the fight for the future
Four Corners, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars
All3Media International, Nine Network, Studio Ramsay, Endemol Shine Australia
Windcatcher
Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Unless Pictures/Every Cloud Productions, Stan
Ahipara Voices for Far North by Moniker (Lukasz Buda, Samuel Scott, Conrad Wedde)
White Balance Pictures, South Pacific Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery