There are many ways to access the NFSA collection. The pages below provide essential information about our access services.

  • Access Services – Essential Information

    All the essential information you will need about accessing our collection, and what to expect as a client.

  • Film Australia Collection

    Including over 3,000 Commonwealth documentary titles spanning 100 years.

  • Collection Ownership and Copyright

    How physical and intellectual ownership of the NFSA collection may affect your access request.

  • Black Screen

    Black Screen connects culture, stories and language with community through screen.

  • Non-theatrical screenings

    Loans of pre-licensed films for non-theatrical and educational screenings.

  • Screening Loans

    Film festivals, cinemas and other eligible organisations can borrow films from the NFSA for screenings.

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    Access Centres

    Our access centres enable you to view or listen to items from the NFSA collection in your capital city.

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    External Loans

    The NFSA may loan original audiovisual components for external reproduction work.

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    Zero Fee Licence

    Supporting Australian independent documentary makers with zero licence fees for up to three minutes of selected footage.

  • Take Three

    Supporting eligible Australian students and emerging artists and filmmakers.

  • Access Fees and Conditions of Use

    The fees and conditions of use that apply to NFSA access services.

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    Submit an Access Enquiry

    We will provide an initial response to your enquiry within 10 business days.

  • Client Survey

    Help us to maintain and improve our services.