Sydney — January 27, 2026: Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, is proud to announce its long‑standing partnership with the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) as the Official Photographic Agency of the 2026 AACTA Awards, Australia’s most prestigious celebration of screen excellence.
As the Official Photographic Agency, Getty Images’ award‑winning entertainment photographers will capture high‑quality, stand‑out imagery from the AACTA Industry Awards Gala and AACTA Awards Ceremony on the Gold Coast, including red carpet arrivals, the awards proceedings, and behind‑the‑scenes moments. These images will be made available globally through Getty Images’ industry‑leading Media Management platform, and distributed exclusively via Getty Images.com, ensuring media outlets worldwide have access to exclusive, premium content in near real‑time.
“We’re proud to continue our longstanding relationship with the AACTA Awards, which reflects our shared commitment to celebrating Australian screen culture,” said Cassie Trotter, Senior Director for Editorial, APAC at Getty Images. “This partnership builds on years of collaboration with the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts. It underscores our ability to capture the energy and significance of the AACTA events and highlights our role in amplifying the visibility of Australian film and television talent globally.”
In addition to the prestigious AACTA Awards, Getty Images content creators are at every major entertainment event globally, from awards ceremonies to fashion weeks to film festivals, covering 70,000 entertainment events a year and partnering with major brands on creative content strategy.
As the Official Photographic Agency, Getty Images’ award‑winning entertainment photographers will capture high‑quality, stand‑out imagery from the AACTA Industry Awards Gala and AACTA Awards Ceremony on the Gold Coast, including red carpet arrivals, the awards proceedings, and behind‑the‑scenes moments. These images will be made available globally through Getty Images’ industry‑leading Media Management platform, and distributed exclusively via Getty Images.com, ensuring media outlets worldwide have access to exclusive, premium content in near real‑time.
“We’re proud to continue our longstanding relationship with the AACTA Awards, which reflects our shared commitment to celebrating Australian screen culture,” said Cassie Trotter, Senior Director for Editorial, APAC at Getty Images. “This partnership builds on years of collaboration with the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts. It underscores our ability to capture the energy and significance of the AACTA events and highlights our role in amplifying the visibility of Australian film and television talent globally.”
In addition to the prestigious AACTA Awards, Getty Images content creators are at every major entertainment event globally, from awards ceremonies to fashion weeks to film festivals, covering 70,000 entertainment events a year and partnering with major brands on creative content strategy.
