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Aug 2017
Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice in scene from the film Strictly Ballroom. They are facing each other in front of a wire fence. The time of day seems to be early evening.

Remembering Strictly Ballroom

In an exclusive interview, Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice share memories of the movie that launched their big-screen careers.

By Mel Bondfield / 16 Aug 2017
Film
Strictly Ballroom flashback scene three couples dressed overly garishly in ballroom dancing costumes

Strictly Ballroom turns 25

The NFSA is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Strictly Ballroom with a bold new online exhibition and curated collection.

By Mel Bondfield / 14 Aug 2017
Film
Jun 2017
Filmmakers Margot Nash, Megan Mcmurchy, Jeni Thornley and Margot Oliver standing in front of a wall smiling for the camera.

Feminist Filmmakers

Feminist films from the 1970s, 80s and 90s still resonate today.

By Heather Gill / 5 Jun 2017
Film
Feb 2017

Cricket legends in action, 100 years later

We had to build a custom-made device and photograph 465 frames in order to bring back to life a 1901 Kinora cricket film!

By Miguel Gonzalez / 21 Feb 2017
Film
Object
Jan 2017
Greg Rowe and Gordon Noble with a pelican standing on the beach. Noble is teaching the pelican how to catch a ball.

The making of Storm Boy

Rare behind-the-scenes footage from the Storm Boy shoot shows the team effort involved in making this magical film.

By Beth Taylor / 5 Jan 2017
Film
Aug 2016
The Fairlight sampling synthesizer showing keyboard and user display monitor.

Fairlight

In 1979 two young Australians invented the first Fairlight sampling synthesizer and changed electronic music forever. We have one in working condition!

By Beth Taylor / 29 Aug 2016
Object

Gaywaves Project

Radio Archivist Chris Arneil looks at the outcomes of our Gaywaves LGBTI radio preservation program.

By Chris Arneil / 19 Aug 2016
Radio
Sound

Pest control

How the NFSA takes care of pests and mould, and what you can do at home to protect your own collections.

By Robert Waterfall / 10 Aug 2016
Object
May 2016
Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly

From Little Things Big Things Grow

Released 25 years ago today, 'From Little Things Big Things Grow' has become an iconic Australian protest song, symbolic of the movement for Indigenous equality and land rights in Australia.

By Nick Henderson / 26 May 2016
Film
Sound
Screen grab from short film Min Min, directed by Matt Bird. Shows scared young woman waiting in a tent with a dim lantern.

Matt Bird

Curator of short films at the NFSA, Heather Gill, speaks with up-and-coming filmmaker Matt Bird who is charting his own course in the film industry.

By Heather Gill / 19 May 2016
Film