Film Australia Collection

A diverse range of over 5000 titles of quality Australian documentary and educational programs, spanning a century of the nation’s film production.

The Film Australia Collection consists of titles produced by the former Film Australia Limited and its predecessor agencies, or acquired from third party producers. Film Australia Limited was an Australian Government-owned company, whose mission was to create an audiovisual record of Australian life. In its 60 years it became one of the nation’s leading producers of television documentaries and educational programs.

Administration of this collection was transferred from Screen Australia to the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia on 1 July 2011.

You can explore the Film Australia Collection through the following sections:

Library

The Library preserves, manages the rights and provides access to the more than 5000 titles in the Film Australia Collection, made up of film, tape, digital files, stills and related rights management documentation.

To discover thousands of images from the extraordinary stills collection, as well as footage clips, title and shot information, visit the Film Australia Collection Library website.

You can see a selection of historical clips on Film Australia’s YouTube Channel.

Program Sales

The Program Sales team manages current and ongoing program licenses, domestic and international distribution agreements and contractual obligations, and entitlements and royalties to investors and producers of the Film Australia and National Interest programs.

To browse our catalogues, search and order programs and learn about our Sydney transfer suite, visit the Program Sales website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed information about the transfer of the Film Australia Collection and the Library (formerly Screen Australia Library) and the Sales and Distribution (formerly Screen Australia Sales) programs to the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia as of 1 July 2011.