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Oral History
About the Oral History Collection
The Oral History program collects personal recollections of careers in film, TV, radio and recorded sound. These are contemporary oral history interviews with key professionals, practitioners and established and emerging artists in the Australian audiovisual industry.
Contact
If you have questions about the oral history program, please email oralhistory [at] nfsa.gov.au.
To arrange to listen to an oral history interview, please email access [at] nfsa.gov.au.
The NFSA works collaboratively with the Australian Media Oral History Group.
More to Explore
Many high-profile television journalists have contributed to the NFSA's Oral History program.
From punk rockers to pop darlings, these Oral History interviews highlight the depth and diversity of Australian music.
In November 1979, Australian band Mental As Anything released their debut album 'Get Wet' and launched a long career.