FCCA Award Winners for 2023 Revealed

The Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) has celebrated its annual FCCA Awards for Australian Films of 2023– features and feature documentaries today at a ceremony in Paddington, Sydney. The prestigious awards recognise the creative inputs of the Australian film industry and are supported by different areas of the film industry and culture sector.

CJ Johnson, the President of The Film Critics Circle of Australia said before the event, “This year, our nominations demonstrate the strength of Indigenous and diverse voices in the Australian filmmaking community. Nearly half of our nominations are for Indigenous artists or films from Indigenous filmmakers; in one category – Actress In a Supporting Role – all four of our nominees are Indigenous. This is not to pat ourselves on the back. This is to celebrate the strength and artistry of these voices within the front ranks of our industry and community.”

Limbo was the big winner of the 2024 FCCA awards, taking home six out of nine total awards, including Best Film. Ivan Sen took to the stage to accept Best Film, Best Director and Best Cinematography.

Simon Baker won Best Actor for his role in Limbo. He was unable to attend the awards as he is representing Limbo at the Australian International Screen Forum. Zar Amir Ebrahimi won Best Actress for Shayda, with the film also winning Best Screenplay for Noora Niasari.

Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress were awarded to Rob Collins and Natasha Wanganeen for their performances in Limbo.Rachel Ward took home Best Documentary Feature for Rachel’s Farm, which she directed and starred in.

The night was hosted by comedian Rodney Marks, and featured special guest presenters Tina Bursill, Belinda Giblin and Lasarus Ratuere.
Highly respected for recognising and rewarding originality and excellence, the FCCA Awards are Australia’s truly independent film awards voted on solely by film critic members and constitute a significant indicator of a film’s success.

WINNERS
Best Film
Limbo (Prod. Ivan Sen, David Jowsey, Rachel Higgins, Greer Simpkin)

Best Director
Ivan Sen – Limbo

Best Actress
Zar Amir Ebrahimi – Shayda

Best Actor
Simon Baker – Limbo

Best Actress Supporting Role
Natasha Wanganeen – Limbo

Best Actor Supporting Role
Rob Collins – Limbo

Best Cinematography
Ivan Sen – Limbo

Best Screenplay
Noora Niasari – Shayda

Best Documentary Feature
Rachel’s Farm (Dir. Rachel Ward, Prod. Bettina Dalton p.g.a.)