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Game Masters

Date information01 November-09 March

10am-4pm Daily

Local Heroes of Gaming

22 Nov

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Enjoy exclusive all-night access to Game Masters plus talks and d…

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Kinokonzert

23 Nov

6:00PM

Ensemble Offspring and Christopher Tonkin create and perform a li…

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Becoming Colleen + Q&A

30 Nov

2:00pm

A timely and poignant portrait of two people whose love transcend…

List of events

Nov 2019

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Game Masters: The Exhibition

Date information01 November-09 March

10am-4pm Daily

The NFSA turns into Australia’s biggest video game arcade, with the world’s greatest designers and 80 playable games!

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Game Masters exhibition events

Date information01 November-09 March

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Join us for a series of events as part of Game Masters: The Exhibition.

Daily program: Vintage Australia

Date information01 November-31 March

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What was life in Australia like 50 years ago? Enjoy a look at our cities in the 1960s.

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Daily Program: Black Screen

Date information01 November-31 March

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

Life Through the Lens

Date information01 November-09 March

10am-4pm Daily

This photographic display features highlights from the Film Australia Collection.

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Friday Lates: Local Heroes of Gaming

22 Nov

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Enjoy exclusive all-night access to Game Masters plus talks and demonstrations from Canberra legends.

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Kinokonzert: Nosferatu with Ensemble Offspring

23 Nov

6:00PM

Ensemble Offspring and Christopher Tonkin create and perform a live soundtrack to Nosferatu.

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Women and Non-Binary Gamers' Club

29 Nov

6:00PM

A talk-and-play meet-up event for women, GNC, trans and non-binary gamers.

NFSA Ghost Tour - SOLD OUT

29 Nov

9:00pm

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Becoming Colleen + Q&A

30 Nov

2:00pm

A timely and poignant portrait of two people whose love transcends their traditional gender roles.

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Dec 2019

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International Day of People With Disability

3 Dec

6:00PM

Celebrate the achievements of these talented filmmakers on the International Day of People with Disability.

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The Vinyl Lounge

6 Dec

5.30pm - 7.00pm

Vinyl lovers, bring your favourite records and share your music stories.

Season: Soundbreaking – Music Docos

Date information06 December-07 February

6:00PM

A season of iconic rock stories with each screening accompanied by director Q&A.

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Underground Inc. + Q&A

6 Dec

6:00PM

Looking back on the '90s alt-rock scene with White Zombie, Queens of the Stone Age, Helmet and more.

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Season: Priscilla and Muriel Turn 25

Date information07-14 December

2:00pm

Special 25th birthday screenings of Priscilla and Muriel and the chance to see costumes from the films.

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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

7 Dec

2:00pm

A special 25th birthday screening of Priscilla plus a chance to see costumes from the film.

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Season: Classic Matinees 80th Anniversary

Date information13 December-14 February

10:30am

Enjoy three classic Hollywood films from 1939–40 that combine sparkling scripts and big stars.

The Women

13 Dec

10:30am

The film boasts snappy, snippy dialogue and an all-star female cast led by Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell.

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Friday Lates: Gaming - The Next Level

13 Dec

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Enjoy exclusive all-night access to Game Masters plus a panel discussion about where games are headed next.

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Muriel's Wedding

14 Dec

2:00pm

A special 25th birthday screening of Muriel plus a chance to see costumes from the film.

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Season: A Very NFSA Christmas

Date information20-21 December

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Each of these screenings will be brimming with Christmas spirit – and features a festive surprise.

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It's a Wonderful Life

20 Dec

10:30am

Enjoy the ultimate classic Christmas film and participate in our mass audience Secret Santa gift swap!

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Die Hard + bring a friend for free

20 Dec

6:00PM

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Bring along a friend for free and find out! Yippee ki yay!

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Game Masters: Pay What You Can Day

21 Dec

10am-4pm Daily

We want everyone to enjoy Game Masters, so we're offering a Pay What You Can day on 21 December.

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Home Alone + Free Gift for Kids

21 Dec

2:00pm

Your ticket to this modern seasonal classic includes a surprise Christmas gift for all kids attending the screening.

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Jan 2020

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Summer School Holidays: We can be (Kid) Heroes

Date information06-17 January

10:30am

These school holidays we showcase the heroic power of kids, from princesses to penguins!

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Coco

6 Jan

10:30am

Aspiring musician Miguel goes on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind his family history.

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Brave

7 Jan

10:30am

The impetuous Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

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Happy Feet

8 Jan

10:30am

In a world where penguins need a heart song to attract a soulmate, Mumble can't sing – but he can dance!

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Up!

9 Jan

10:30am

Tying thousands of balloons to his house, Carl flies away to South America – with a stowaway on board.

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