2006 Australian Film Institute Awards
| 2006 Australian Film Institute Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5–6 December 2006 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Ten Canoes |
| Best Direction |
Rolf de Heer, Peter Djigirr Ten Canoes |
| Best Actor |
Shane Jacobson Kenny |
| Best Actress |
Emily Barclay Suburban Mayhem |
The 48th Annual Australian Film Institute Awards ceremony, honouring the best in film and television acting achievements for the year 2006 in the cinema of Australia, took place on 6–7 December 2006. During the ceremony, the Australian Film Institute presented Australian Film Institute Awards (commonly referred to as AFI Awards) in 40 categories including feature films, television, animation, and documentaries. It was hosted by Geoffrey Rush.
Winners of major awards
This is a breakdown of winners of major awards categories only. For a complete list of nominees and winners, see[1]
Film
Additional awards
| Award | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best International Actor | Heath Ledger | Brokeback Mountain |
| Best International Actress | Rachel Griffiths | Six Feet Under |
| Young Actor Award | Marny Kennedy | Mortified |
| Reader's Choice Award | Heath Ledger | Brokeback Mountain |
| Australia's Favourite Film Award | The Castle | Working Dog Productions |
Television
Series
| Award | Winner | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| Best Children's Series | Mortified | Phillip Bowman, Bernadette O'Mahony |
| Best Comedy Series | The Chaser's War on Everything | Mark Fitzgerald, Julian Morrow, Andy Nehl |
| Best Drama Series | Love My Way | John Edwards, Claudia Karvan, Jacquelin Perske |
| Best Telefeature, Mini Series or Short Run Series | RAN | Penny Chapman |
Directing
| Award | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Best Direction in Television | Jessica Hobbs | Answered by Fire |
Acting
| Award | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama | David Wenham | Answered by Fire |
| Best Actress in a Television Drama | Susie Porter | RAN |
| Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama | Marcus Graham | Blue Heelers |
| Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama | Saskia Burmeister | Blue Heelers |
Writing
| Award | Winner | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Best Screenplay on Television | Sue Smith | RAN |
References
- ↑ "AFI Awards 2006 – Winners". Urban Cinefile. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
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