awards heaven
Honoring the Craft, the Creators
and the Conversations
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Visit Awards Heaven: In Conversation, where we go deeper into the stories shaping film, television and the people who bring them to life.
Interviews
Conversations with the people who make the work itself: the actors, directors, writers and dreamers behind the scenes.
Cadet Awards
Celebrating award-winning work across television, film, and music – a look back at the honors that have defined the last few decades for me.
Retrospectives
My top 10 films of every year since 1990, plus lists of my favourite films of each decade and of all time.
Ozcars
Tracing the rich history of Australian films, performers and artists recognised at the Academy Awards.
Youtube Channel
Visit Awards Heaven’s YouTube channel to watch all interviews and podcasts in one place.
Interviews
Conversations with the creatives behind the stories that move us
Retrospectives
Top 10 films of 2025.
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sirât
3. Predator: Badlands
4. Weapons
5. The Voice of Hind Rajab
6. Sentimental Value
7. Hamnet
8. Sinners
9. Marty Supreme
10. A House of Dynamite
Top 10 films of 2024.
1. The Brutalist
2. Conclave
3. Dune: Part Two
4. The Substance
5. Alien: Romulus
6. Civil War
7. Better Man
8. I’m Still Here
9. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
10. Smile 2
Top 10 films of 2023.
1. The Zone of Interest
2. Oppenheimer
3. Talk To Me
4. The Creator
5. Anatomy of a Fall
6. The Holdovers
7. Knock at the Cabin
8. Society of the Snow
9. Past Lives
10. Flora and Son
The Cadet Awards
A journey through the films, television, and music
that have inspired me across three decades
Film Awards
Television Awards
Music Awards
Ozcars
Explore the history of Australian films, performers, and artists who have been nominated for or honoured by the Academy Awards.
Join us as we honor the exceptional talent from Down Under with the Ozcars, a tribute to Australian excellence in the film and television industry. From groundbreaking directors to captivating performances, this section is dedicated to showcasing the creativity and innovation that Australian filmmakers bring to the global stage. Dive into our curated content that highlights the achievements and contributions of Australian artists, making waves both locally and internationally. Celebrate with us as we shine a spotlight on the stars who make the Australian film scene truly remarkable.