Stories

The third film in the Mad Max series adds some emotional complexity, expanded worldbuilding and a majestic Tina Turner.

These vintage promotional films for Tasmania, now restored in stunning 4K, take us on a dreamy journey through the island’s recent past, showing us the streetscapes, landscapes, fashions and pastimes of the 1930s and 1960s.

We're sharing some winter warmers from our collection, including a wombat foraging in the snow and Taylor Swift rocking the Snowys at Thredbo ski resort in 2009.

Luxuriate in the Hollywood Golden-Era stylings and epic storylines of these cinematic food commercials from another era (and one super-groovy TV ad that just begged to be included).

Aldus Santos pays tribute to Pilita Corrales, 'Asia's Queen of Song', and uncovers some of her early TV appearances and surprising origin story in late 1950s Australia.

Rare television broadcast coverage of the famous 1964 VFL Grand Final has been located, digitised and preserved in the NFSA collection.

Which famous bear met royalty, skated with the Ice Capades, travelled in a Rolls Royce, performed ‘Quando Quando’ with a 65-piece orchestra, and almost worked with Jacques Tati?

Robyn Archer's career in the arts has spanned six decades of singing, performing, writing, recording, touring, advocating and musical storytelling. NFSA Curator Hannah de Feyter uncovers some of Robyn's early TV appearances, musical highlights and more.

Whether travelling by runway, railway or road, these films from our collection have you covered. They might even inspire your next cross-country adventure.