NFSA blog entries by Miguel Gonzalez

Days of future past: Ken G Hall's 1950 prophecies for television

20 May 2013 in Trends and challenges, Television by Miguel Gonzalez 1 comment

NFSA Manager, National Media Miguel Gonzalez discovered an article written by Ken G Hall in 1950, about the future of television. The legendary Australian filmmaker was right about most of his predictions!

A connection with Timor-Leste

24 April 2013 in Explore the collection by Miguel Gonzalez 3 comments

The NFSA holds 795 items about one of our closest neighbours, Timor-Leste, so it’s only natural that we are developing a closer relationship with that country.

Declared dead, but very much alive

28 February 2012 in Trends and challenges by Miguel Gonzalez 0 comments

Audiences loved The Artist, that ode to the early days of cinema, but as Kodak files for bankruptcy, has film lost the battle against digital?

And the nominees are...

01 December 2011 in Trends and challenges by Miguel Gonzalez 0 comments

Nominees have been announced for the inaugural AACTA Awards – formerly known as the AFI Awards.

The Independent Spirit of Mad Bastards

17 November 2011 in Trends and challenges by Miguel Gonzalez 0 comments

Brendan Fletcher’s feature won the 2011 NFSA IF Award for Independent Spirit. Miguel Gonzalez spoke with this 'mad’ director/producer.

A piece of Melbourne Cup magic

31 October 2011 in Preservation, Documents and artefacts by Miguel Gonzalez 2 comments

The NFSA is proud to present the race that stopped the nation… 114 years ago!

Sydney Film Festival

06 June 2011 in Trends and challenges by Miguel Gonzalez 2 comments

Clare Stewart has been director of the Sydney Film Festival since 2006. Miguel Gonzalez speaks with her about the role of the 58-year-old festival.