Oz academy links track of G'Day USA

SYDNEY -- The Australian Academy of Cinema and tv Arts, which released in August, has introduced it'll use G'Day USA, a La event that encourages everything Australian, to enhance its kudocast in The month of january. AACTA uses the G'Day USA black tie gala, held on Jan. 14 in the Grand Ballroom in L.A., like a platform to announce the noms because of its AACTA Worldwide Honours, that will bow the very first time in the Sydney Opera House on Jan. 31. The worldwide portion of the kudos will recognition the very best professionals worldwide in four groups: film, acting, writing and direction. "Australia's film and tv industries play a huge role in developing our cultural identity, in impacting on tourism as well as in adding to the export market, and that we anticipate working alongside G'Day USA to boost the profile in our screen industry worldwide," stated AACTA topper Damian Trewhella. "The Australian public has tossed its support behind some good Australian tales this season, with 'Red Dog' catapulting its distance to the very best 10 greatest grossing Australian films, and also the popular documentary, 'Mrs Carey's Concert,' making box office history as just two good examples." AACTA, which changed the Australian Film Institute, aims to lift the neighborhood industry's worldwide profile. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com