what awards did hacksaw ridge win
AACTA Awards: Mel Gibson wins Best Direction for Hacksaw Ridge. Mel Gibson has won best direction for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which swept the big prizes at the AACTA Awards. The night's big winners. In an emotional speech, Gibson said he needed to thank Australia for making Hacksaw Ridge, shot in New South Wales, which also picked up best film, best screenplay and two actor awards. All the way up and down it's a homegrown film, Gibson told the audience at the ceremony in Sydney.