The Austrian Film Award (german: Österreichischer Filmpreis), 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 (german: Österreichische Filmakademie), which was founded in 2009 and consists of distinguished professionals from the
Austrian film industry. The trophy was designed by media artist
Valie Export
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.
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
*
German Film Award
*
Swiss Film Award
References
External links
Official site(German)
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Austrian film awards