AACTA Awards Ceremony hosted by Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe has been announced as the host of the 2025 AACTA Awards Ceremony presented by Foxtel Group, Friday 7 February on the Gold Coast. Crowe will have the honour of presenting the inaugural AACTA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Paul Kelly who will perform on stage during the AACTA Ceremony. British sensation Robbie Williams will also take to the AACTA stage to perform his chart-topping hit, Angels.  

Joining this star-studded event will be an impressive lineup of presenters, including Henry Cavill, Kitty Flanagan, Aaron Chen, Sophie Monk, Sam Pang, Kate Mulvany, Guy Pearce, Anne Edmonds, Aisha Dee, Alycia Debnam-Carey, David Wenham, Asher Keddie, Teresa Palmer, Stephen Curry, Ed Kavalee, Lisa McCune, Tom Gleeson, Catherine Laga'aia, Shane Jacobson, Catherine Martin, Guy Montgomery, Mel Tracina, Tim McDonald, Richard Wilkins, Leah Purcell, and Dr George Miller. 

The 2025 AACTA Awards Ceremony will be broadcast in Australia on Channel Ten at 7.30pm AEDT, Friday 7 February. A special extended AACTA Awards broadcast, including all awards from the ceremony, will be available from 7:30pm on Saturday 8 February on BINGE and Foxtel (Famous and available On-Demand). 

Stephen Curry has been announced as the host of the AACTA Awards Industry Gala presented by Foxtel Group Wednesday 5 February at HOTA. Curry will be joined by an impressive lineup of presenters, including Talijah Blackman-Corowa, Dane Simpson, Joel Jackson, Carlos Sanson Jr., Chris Alosio, Shane and Clayton Jacobson, Marc Fennell, Nicole Da Silva, Nina Oyama, and Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn. Both events will shine a spotlight on the extraordinary achievements of Australian screen talent. 

Catch some of the AACTA Awards presenters at AACTA Festival including an in conversation with Leigh Whannell, from Saw to Wolf Man, Shane & Clayton Jacobson reveals exactly what it takes to make a hit film in Filmmaking 101, Teresa Palmer shows a sneak peak of her latest series, The Last Anniversary and more. 

• Lee Tiger Halley & Alyla Browne: Rising stars from Boy Swallows Universe and Furiosa share insights from their breakthrough roles and their experiences on some of Australia’s most celebrated productions.
• Boy Swallows Universe: Go behind the scenes of this year’s critically acclaimed series with its key creatives as they share production stories and creative challenges.
• Fing! UK powerhouse Jo Sargent (Absolutely Fabulous) and Australian producer Todd Fellman (The Portable Door) delve into the complexities of international co-productions and their Queensland-based adaptation of David Walliams’ beloved book.
• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Aussie stars Tyroe Muhafidin and Markella Kavenagh take you behind the scenes of Prime’s epic fantasy series in a rare Q&A event.
• House of the Dragon: Emmy and BAFTA-nominated VFX producer Thomas Horton reveals the secrets behind the breathtaking visual effects of Westeros in a virtual Q&A.
• Screen Agencies Update: State screen agency leaders provide invaluable insights into funding opportunities and trends shaping the Australian industry.