Streaming for Australia Members Receive 42 Nominations at the 2026 AACTA Awards
Streaming for Australia congratulates its members on an outstanding achievement at the 2026 AACTA Awards, receiving an impressive 42 nominations across film, television, and streaming productions. This recognition celebrates the creativity, professionalism, and storytelling excellence that our members consistently deliver to audiences in Australia and beyond. The nominations showcase the quality, diversity, and innovation of Australian content across genres and platforms, highlighting the exceptional talent behind each production. Streaming for Australia looks forward to celebrating these achievements and continues to support its members in delivering world-class content to audiences both domestically and internationally.
The following provides a detailed breakdown of nominated productions and their respective categories:
Apple Cider Vinegar – Netflix
Apple Cider Vinegar is a compelling drama series that explores complex family relationships, secrets, and human emotion, captivating audiences with its nuanced storytelling and outstanding performances.
Nominations:
AACTA Award for Best Miniseries, Samantha Strauss, Liz Watts, Louise Gough, Helen Gregory, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning
AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama presented by BINGE, Kaitlyn Deveer
AACTA Award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama presented by BINGE, Alycia Debnam-Carey
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, Susie Porter
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, Essie Davis
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, Aisha Dee
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, Matt Nable
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, Mark Coles Smith
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, Ashley Zuckerman
AACTA Award for Best Direction in Drama or Comedy, Jeffrey Walker
AACTA Award for Best Screenplay in Television, Angela Betzien
AACTA Award for Best Screenplay in Television, Samatha Strauss
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography in Television, Toby Oliver
AACTA Award for Best Costume Design in Television, Cappi Ireland
AACTA Award for Best Editing in Television, Mat Evans, Annette Davey
AACTA Award for Best Production Design in Television, Melinda Doring
AACTA Award for Best Original Score in Television, Cornel Wilczek
AACTA Award for Best Sound in Television, Luke Mynott, Tania Vlassova, Cihan Saral, Michael Newton, Nick Godkin, Evan McHugh
AACTA Award for Best Casting in Television presented by Casting Networks, Kirsty McGregor
AACTA Award for Best Soundtrack, Jemma Burns
The Narrow Road to the Deep North – Amazon Prime Video
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a poignant miniseries set against the backdrop of war, exploring themes of endurance, love, and the human spirit.
Nominations:
AACTA Award for Best Miniseries, Jo Porter, Rachel Gardner, Shaun Grant, Justin Kurzel, Alexandra Taussig
AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, Heather Mitchell
AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama presented by BINGE, Jacob Elordi
AACTA Award for Best Direction in Drama or Comedy, Justin Kurzel
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography in Television, Sam Chiplin
AACTA Award for Best Costume Design in Television, Alice Babidge
AACTA Award for Best Editing in Television, Alexandre de Franceschi,
AACTA Award for Best Production Design in Television, Alice Babidge, Bev Dunn, Paul Sarpi
AACTA Award for Best Original Score in Television, Jed Kurzel
AACTA Award for Best Sound in Television, Andy Wright, Mick Boraso, Nick Emond, Glenn Newnham
AACTA Award for Best Casting in Television presented by Casting Networks, Nikki Barrett, Kelly Graham
AACTA Award for Best Hair and Makeup, Angela Conte
The Survivors – Netflix
The Survivors is a gripping drama that follows a group of individuals navigating life after a catastrophic event, highlighting themes of resilience, adaptation, and human connection.
Nominations:
AACTA Award for Best Miniseries, Tony Ayres, Andrea Denholm, Cherie Nowlan, Andrew Walker
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography in Television, Mark Wareham
AACTA Award for Best Costume Design in Television, Lien See Leong
AACTA Award for Best Original Score in Television, Thomas Rouch, Cornel Wilczek
AACTA Award for Best Sound in Television, Emma Bortignon, Stephen Witherow, Tobi Armbruster
AACTA Award for Best Casting in Television presented by Casting Networks, Jane Norris
Top End Bub – Amazon Prime Video
Top End Bub celebrates Indigenous Australian culture and community, combining comedy and heartwarming storytelling to depict life in remote Australia.
Nominations:
AACTA Award for Best Narrative Comedy Series, Rosemary Blight, Ben Grant, Joshua Tyler, Miranda Tapsell
AACTA Award for Best Acting in a Comedy, Miranda Tapsell
Ghosts – Paramount+
Ghosts is a narrative comedy series in which the living interact with the spirits of a former mansion, delivering humour and heartfelt moments through a unique supernatural lens.
Nomination:
AACTA Award for Best Narrative Comedy Series, Kylie Washington, Sophia Zachariou, Bree-Anne Sykes, Joshua Mapleston
Taskmaster Australia – Paramount+
Taskmaster Australia is a popular comedy entertainment program featuring inventive challenges and engaging performances, showcasing Australian talent and creativity.
Nomination:
AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Program, Bronwynn Bakker, Cameron Bakker
