2012 Australian Film Critics Association Awards – winners

2012 Film Award Winners

Although it might be somewhat overshadowed by a slightly bigger Film Awards Ceremony that’s just taken place on the other side of the world, the Australian Film Critics Association (AFCA) is delighted to announce the winners of its 2012 Film Awards.

Local thriller, Snowtown, continued its critical winning streak, taking top honours in four major categories including Best Australian Film, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Screenplay.

Results of the Awards were as follows:

Best Australian Film
Snowtown

Best Overseas Film (English Language)
The Tree of life

Best Overseas Film (Foreign Language)
Incendies

Best Actor
Daniel Henshall (Snowtown)

Best Actress
Emily Watson (Oranges & Sunshine)

Best Documentary
Senna

Best Director
Justin Kurzel (Snowtown)

Best Screenplay
Shaun Grant (Snowtown)