AACTA Reveal First Round Of Nominees

The first round of nominees for the 3rd annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) have been revealed today.

The nominees in the categories of Best Short Animation and Best Short Fiction Film have been announced, along with the 15 Feature Films in Competition for the awards - these flicks are vying for an AACTA nom. Check out the list below:

NOMINEES FOR THE AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SHORT ANIMATION

A Cautionary Tail - Pauline Piper, Simon Rippingale
Butterflies - Warwick Burton, Isabel Peppard
The Dukes of Bröxstônia - Mojo - Stu Connolly
Woody - Stuart Bowen, Jodi Matterson

NOMINEES FOR THE AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FICTION FILM

The Last Time I Saw Richard - John Molloy, Nicholas Verso
Perception - Lyn Norfor, Miranda Nation
Record - David Lyons, Dave Szamet
Tau Seru (Small Yellow Field) - Rodd Rathjen

FEATURE FILMS IN COMPETITION

100 Bloody Acres
Adoration
Around The Block
Blinder
Dead Europe
Drift
Goddess
The Great Gatsby
Mystery Road
Patrick
Return to Nim's Island
The Rocket
Satellite Boy
Save Your Legs!
The Turning

The documentary, television and feature film nominees will be revealed later this year. The AACTA awards will take place in January 2014. For more info, head to the official website.