Theatrical Loans
Theatrical screenings generally refer to those:
- which are open to the public,
- or for which admission is charged,
- or
which are conducted by an individual or organisation that falls outside of the
non-theatrical definition.
Schedule of Fees
| Format | Australian Rates including GST | Export Rates | |
| Loan fee per screening | Freight per loan | Loan fee per screening | |
| 16 mm feature film or shorts package | $50.00 | $10.50 | A$100.00 |
| Videocopy for screening | $50.00 | $10.50 | A$100.00 |
| 35 mm feature film or shorts package | $100.00 | $30.00 | A$200.00 |
| Premium quality feature film or shorts package | $200.00 | $30.00 | A$300.00 |
- A shorts package comprises up to 50 minutes of short films.
- Premium quality prints are prime archival film copies in new or near new condition which attract a premium fee.
- Additional charges may apply for videocopies especially created (where no loan copies currently exist).
- Outward freight fees are charged at a standard rate Australia-wide. This covers standard road transport, and the borrower is responsible for return freight.
- The standard rate for freight includes up to 30kg, with an additional $1 per kg to apply for films over 30kg
- Urgent or exceptional freight requirements may attract an additional fee.
- NFSA staff can provide curatorial advice for your program. Research fees of $54 per hour may apply. Please discuss with Screening Loans staff
Conditions of Loan:
All screening loans from NFSA are subject to the current Conditions of Loan.
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Loan Damage and Insurance Information Sheet:
Borrowers are responsible for NFSA collection items whilst on loan and during transit. NFSA recommends that all borrowers read the Loan Damage and Insurance Information Sheet prior to loaning items.
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Screening Loans Registration Form:
Organisations wishing to loan NFSA items for screening must submit a completed Screening Loans Registration Form.
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Contact Us
Email: screeningloans@nfsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6248 2217 (9am - 5pm weekdays, EST)
Fax: 02 6249 8159
Return all loans to:
National Film and Sound Archive
Attention: Film Services
Loading Dock
McCoy Circuit
Acton ACT 2601
Postal Address:
(Correspondence)
Screening Loans
The National Film and Sound Archive
GPO Box 2002
Canberra ACT 2601
Street Address:
National Film and Sound Archive
McCoy Circuit,
