Red Dog dominates the Jameson IF Awards Sydney

Hot off the press for you, here are the top stories from tonight's Jameson IF Awards in Sydney:

RED DOG takes home seven awards including the Event Cinemas IF Award for Best Box Office Achievement and the Showtime IF Award for Best Feature Film 
MARGARET POMERANZ and DAVID STRATTON are named the Jameson Living Legend IF Award recipients for 2011
EMILY WATSON takes out the Dinosaur Design IF Award for Best Actress for Oranges and Sunshine
JOSH LUCAS wins the IF Award for Best Actor for his role in Red Dog
KRIV STENDERS wins the IF Award for Best Direction for Red Dog
ANNA MCGAHAN, most recently seen in Underbelly: Razor, wins the Out of the Box IF Award · RACHEL PERKINS, known for First Australians and Bran Nue Dae, receives the Docklands Studio Melbourne IF Award for Contribution to Television

On a rainy night in the Harbour City, stars of the big and small screen came together to celebrate another great year in Australian film at the Jameson IF Awards Sydney. This year’s awards was dominated by Box Office favourite Red Dog which took out seven awards on the night including the IF Award for Best Script, the Event Cinemas IF Award for Best Box Office Achievement, IF Award for Best Cinematography, IF Award for Best Music and the coveted Showtime IF Award for Best Feature Film. Kriv Stenders took out the IF Award for Best Direction whilst Josh Lucas won the IF Award for Best Actor. The film Oranges and Sunshine, a look at the forced migration of English children to Australia, was also acknowledged on the night by winning the Dyson IF Award for Best Production Design and by Emily Watson winning the Dinosaur Designs IF Award for Best Actress. The Jameson Living Legend IF Award was awarded to Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton for their continual support for Australian films, and for just being totally fucking cool really.

Tim Freedman and The Idle to play at the Jameson IF Awards Sydney

Not only do the Jameson IF Awards support the Australian film and television industry but they also embrace the music scene, and performing at this year’s show will be Tim Freedman and The Idle. Best known for his role as the lead singer and keyboardist in The Whitlams, Freedman last week launched his first new album in six years with his new band. They will be performing the song, You Weren’t In Love With Me, from the album Australian Idle.

The IF Awards have always been a highlight in the Australian cultural calendar, with some of the coolest and most talented film stars walking the red carpet. The 2011 Jameson IF Awards Sydney are no different, with the announcement that Callan McAuliffe, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Sophie Lowe and Dan Wyllie will be joining Xavier Samuel as presenters on the evening.

At just sixteen years old, Callan McAuliffe has already been tipped as the actor to watch, with the young Australian having made his way onto the US screens in the film I am Number Four. Currently filming the Baz Luhrmann epic, The Great Gatsby, as the role of young Gatsby, McAuliffe is also due to star in Paradise Lost alongside Bradley Cooper, Camilla Belle and Casey Affleck. David Wenham has starred in blockbuster movies such as 300, Australia and Public Enemies alongside Johnny Depp. Film veteran, Richard Roxburgh is well known for playing a villain or two in his career. The actor has starred in many well known films including Moulin Rouge! and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Dan Wyllie has starred in some of Australia’s most iconic films including Muriel’s Wedding, Romper Stomper, Chopper and Animal Kingdom. Sophie Lowe has shown off her acting skills in films such as Beautiful Kate, Road Train and Blame. 

Held at Sydney’s harbourside Luna Park on Wednesday 16th November, the Jameson IF Awards Sydney will be hosted by star of stage and screen, Eddie Perfect. You can get your hands on a ticket now at www.ifawards.com. You gotta be over 18 to attend though.

The Jameson IF Awards Sydney returns to Luna Park

The countdown has begun for the night when Australia’s film and television industry unite in celebration, as the public review and rate the past year in film. Totally one of the highlights in Australia’s cultural calendar, the Jameson IF Awards Sydney continues to showcase the pool of talent that the country produces. Returning to the Big Top at Luna Park, the 2011 awards will be held on Wednesday 16th November.

After the official business is done and dusted on the night, the after-party - hosted by Jameson Irish Whiskey - kicks off at Luna Park’s Crystal Palace. As part of the ceremony ticket price, guests can head to the after party where they can drink Jameson cocktails, eat yummy canapés  and dance the night away (don't try all three at the same time though - could get messy). Anyway, if you wanna booze and schmooze with the who’s who of the entertainment industry and help them celebrate another fantastic year in Australian film, then you need to keep your eyes on the IF Awards website over the next couple of weeks for news of ticketing details. They'll be on sale early September. Or, if you can't be doing with constantly checking the site, then simply register your interest at ticketing@if.com.au.

Jameson IF Awards highlight the people behind the lens of your favourite music videos

Who doesn't love a good music clip? No-one, that's who. So, to celebrate the medium, the Jameson IF Awards - Australia’s only people’s choice film awards - are searching for the best video of the year.

The previous winner was Kiku Ohe, the director of Big Jet Plane by long-time buddies of Bobbysix.com, Angus and Julia Stone (pictured). This was the second time a video by our fave siblings has scooped the prize, with Just A Boy winning in 2008. Other winners have included Natasha Pincus for God Told Me To by Paul Kelly and Dan Resigner for Sway Sway Baby by Short Stack.

Now, The Jameson IF Awards are looking to find Australia’s most talented music video directors and most incredible music videos for their 2011 awards. The SAE Institute IF Award for Best Music Video is open to any music video by an Australian artist with an Australian director that has screened on Australian free-to-air or cable television since September 18th 2010 or at an IF accredited film festival.

The Award is decided by the public, so if you have made a music video make sure you enter it. For details on how to submit your piece of genius art, then shoot an email to musicvideo@if.com.au

The SAE Institute IF Award for Best Music Video closes for rating and submission on the 17th of September 2011 but the earlier the entry the more time fans have to rate.

For details of how to vote, keep an eye on Bobbysix.com or follow the Inside Film Awards on Facebook. Here's last year's winner:

Angus and Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane by Whyzix

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