The makers of hit Aussie film Red Dog say they're still in shock, after winning best film at the Australian Film and TV awards in Sydney overnight.

Producer Nelson Woss says they never expected to take the top gong.

"We were knocked over, we had nothing prepared, the winds didn't seem to be blowing our way. We were enjoying the ceremony but it didn't seem to be going our way so we were bowled over and I'm sure my speech expressed how surprised we were."

SA drama Snowtown took home best Direction and best Adapted Screenplay best Lead Actor and best supporting Actress.

Best lead actress went to Judy Davis.

In the TV category, the ABC drama The Slap took home 5 awards.

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