The Austrian Film Award (), is the annual national film award of
Austria
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, first given out in 2011. It is voted on by members of the Austrian Film Academy (), which was founded in 2009 and consists of distinguished professionals from the
Austrian film industry. The trophy was designed by media artist
Valie Export
Valie Export (often stylized as 'VALIE EXPORT'; born 17 May 1940) is an avant-garde Austrian artist. She is best known for provocative public performances and expanded cinema work. Her artistic work also includes video installations, computer a ...
.
The 2020 edition saw the drama ''
Joy
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'' winning four awards, including the top prize for Best Fiction Film.
Categories
* Best Film: since 2011
* Best Director: since 2011
* Best Actor in a Leading Role: since 2011
* Best Actress in a Leading Role: since 2011
* Best Screenplay: Since 2011
* Best Cinematography: Since 2011
* Best Editing: Since 2011
* Best Production Design: Since 2011
* Best Costume Design: Since 2011
* Best Makeup: Since 2011
* Best Score: Since 2011
* Best Sound: 2011
* Best Documentary: Since 2011
* Best Short Film: Since 2013
* Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Since 2016
* Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Since 2016
Ceremonies
See also
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German Film Award
The German Film Award (), also known as Lola after its prize statuette, is the national film award of Germany. It is presented at an annual ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in the Cinema of Germany, German film industry. Besides being ...
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Swiss Film Award
The Swiss Film Awards (, , , ; also known as the Swiss Film Prize) are national film awards awarded in several categories of Switzerland, first given out in 1998.
History
Between 1998 and 2008 the prize was given during the Solothurn Film Fest ...
References
External links
Official site(German)
{{National Cinema Awards
Austrian film awards