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NFSA Presents: Inspired

NFSA Presents: Inspired – Interviews Collection

Interviews with Australian Talent

NFSA Presents: Inspired is an exclusive collection of in-depth conversations with Australian cinematic talent about their inspiration, creativity and success.

Film journalist and host Jenny Cooney speaks to some of our biggest stars and most exciting up-and-coming new talent.

You can watch full-length interviews in the collection below.

The series complements the exhibition Australians & Hollywood, which was on display at the NFSA from January 2022 to January 2024.

WARNING: this collection may contain names, images or voices of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Nicole Kidman Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Nicole Kidman about her relationship to the Australian film industry and Australian success in Hollywood.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness about their Australian cinematic memories, actors that inspired them and advice they might have for Aussies dreaming of making it in Hollywood.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Angourie Rice Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Angourie Rice, known for her roles in Jasper Jones (2017), Mare of Easttown (2021) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).

They discuss her favourite Australian cinematic memories, actors that have inspired and helped her, and other elements of filmmaking that she's interested in.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

George Miller Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to George Miller about ambition, Australian storytelling, starting out and how the industry has changed since the 1970s.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Leah Purcell Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Leah Purcell about our film history and the impact of seeing black worlds on screen.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Chris Pang Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Chris Pang about Australia's diverse acting talent and his enthusiasm for making movies.

Chris Pang is known for his roles in Crazy Rich Asians (Jon M Chu, US, 2018), Palm Springs (Max Barbakow, US, 2020), Charlie’s Angels (Elizabeth Banks, US, 2019) and Tomorrow, When The War Began (Stuart Beattie, Australia, 2010).

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Tony McNamara Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Tony McNamara (The Favourite, The Great, Cruella) about creative ambition, the filmmakers that have influenced him, and the importance of honing your craft.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Mia Wasikowska Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Mia Wasikowska about some of her favourite films, actors and filmmakers that have inspired her and how her ambitions have changed over time.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Damon Herriman Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Damon Herriman about his favourite Australian films, ambition and making it in Hollywood.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Callan McAuliffe Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Callan McAuliffe (The Great Gatsby, The Walking Dead) about films, actors and filmmakers that have influenced and inspired him.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.

Emily Browning Interview
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In this NFSA Presents: Inspired interview, Jenny Cooney talks to Emily Browning (Sleeping Beauty, Legend, American Gods) about the unique Australian sense of humour, why our best films are dark and really funny, and how Rachel Griffiths helped her when she first arrived in Hollywood.

NFSA Presents: Inspired is a collection of conversations from 2021 and 2022 that dive into the creativity, the inspiration and the success of Australian cinematic talent.

Hosted by film journalist Jenny Cooney, the series complements the NFSA’s exhibition, Australians & Hollywood: a tale of craft, talent and ambition.