ABC science documentary wins Gold at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards – The ABC has been recognised internationally with four honours at the prestigious New York Festivals TV and Film Awards, including Gold for the Screen science team’s documentary Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants?
The acclaimed two-part documentary narrated by Hugh Jackman and made internally by the ABC science team, received the Gold Tower in the Science & Technology category in New York.
Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? looks at the group of extraordinary animals known as Megafauna, which lived on the land for millions of years and features the most scientifically accurate animations of Australia’s extinct megafauna ever produced.
In the Drama category, the third season of Total Control (produced by Blackfella Films) was awarded the Bronze Tower, continuing the series’ critical acclaim for its bold storytelling and stellar performances.
The award adds to Total Control ‘s five AACTA award nominations this year, and Deborah Mailman’s Logie win last year for Best Lead Actress in a Drama.
Produced by Endemol Shine Australia for the ABC, Headliners, which features musician Elly-May Barnes leading a quest to create two bands made up entirely of musicians living with disability, was awarded the Bronze Tower in the Social Issues category.
The Forest (Windfall Films), the story of a brilliant ecologist with a plan to save the world by restoring the planet’s forests, won a Bronze Tower in the Environment & Ecology category.
ABC Content Director Jennifer Collins said:
“Congratulations to everyone involved in these four outstanding programs. A special mention to the ABC Science Screen team for their years of work on Megafauna – winning a Gold is a fantastic and well-deserved recognition of their exceptional storytelling and creativity.”
These award-winning programs can be streamed on ABC iview
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