The 2008 Australian Film Institute Awards had fourteen major award categories from Best Film to Best Costume Design.
The 50th Annual Australian Film Institute Awards for film and television acting achievement in the cinema of Australia in 2008 were presented in a ceremony on 56 December 2008. During the ceremony, the Australian Film Institute presented Australian Film Institute Awards (commonly referred to as AFI Awards) in 40 categories including feature films, television, animation and documentaries. This is a breakdown of winners of major awards categories only. Best Film Best Original Screenplay Best Lead Actor Best Supporting Actor Best Cinematography Best Original Music Score Best Production Design Best Direction Best Adapted Screenplay Best Lead Actress Best Supporting Actress Best Editing Best Sound Best Costume Design 
