Thursday, February 12th, 2026 News

MEAA would like to congratulate all our talented members who were recognised at the 2026 AACTA Awards:

  • Best Stand-Up Special: Celia Pacquola,  I’m As Surprised As You Are
  • Best Production Design in Television: Bev Dunn, The Narrow Road to the Deep North – Episode 1
  • Best Sound in Television:  Nick Emond, The Narrow Road to the Deep North – Episode 1
  • Best Production Design in Film: Fiona Donovan, The Correspondent
  • Best Cinematography in Film: Aaron McLisky, Bring Her Back
  • Best Sound in Film: Nick Steele & Pete Smith, Bring Her Back
  • Best Hair and Makeup: Rebecca Buratto, Bring Her Back
  • Best Original Song: Here I Go Gemma Chua-Tran – Lesbian Space Princess
  • Best Online Drama or Comedy: Amy Raffe, A Series of Unfortunate Dates
  • Best Short Film: Shabana Azeez, I'm The Most Racist Person I Know
  • Best Lead Actress in a Drama: Anna Torv, The Newsreader
  • Best Acting in a Comedy: Miranda Tapsell, Top End Bub
  • Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Daniel Henshall, The Newsreader
  • Best Supporting Actress in Film: Deborah Mailman, Kangaroo
  • Best Lead Actor in Film: Richard Roxburgh, The Correspondent
  • Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, Heather Mitchell, The Narrow Road to the Deep North
  • International Award for Best Actress in a Series, Sarah Snook, All Her Fault

If we missed any members please let us know at members@meaa.org.