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The Australian Film Institute Awards (often abbreviated to AFI Awards) are awards of merit presented annually by the Australian Film Institute. The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors, actors and writers. It is the most prestigious awards ceremony for the Australian film and television industry.

Winners

• Best Film : Samson & Delilah. Kath Shelper
• Best Direction : Samson & Delilah. Warwick Thornton
• Best original Screenplay : Samson & Delilah. Warwick Thornton
• Best Adapted Screenplay : Balibo. David Williamson, Robert Connolly
• Best Original Music Score: Mao’s Last Dancer. Christopher Gordon
• Best Lead Actor: Anthony LaPaglia. Balibo
• Best Lead Actress : Frances O’Connor. Blessed
• Best Supporting Actor: Oscar Isaac. Balibo
• Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Griffiths. Beautiful Kate
• Best Actor : Russell Crowe. State of Play
• Best Actress: Toni Collette. United States of Tara. ABC1
• Reader’s Choice Awards : Mao’s Last Dancer. Jane Scott
• Highest Grossing Film : Australia