Film & Sound News

In November 1979, Australian band Mental As Anything released their debut album 'Get Wet' and launched a long career.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that the following article contains the names, images and voices of deceased persons.

The NFSA provided nearly three-quarters of the footage used in the groundbreaking four-part series Australia in Colour.

Vale Jimmy Hannan, who passed away on 7 January 2019, at the age of 84. We celebrate his life and work, and acknowledge his kind donation to the NFSA.

Jane Campion's bold and unconventional work has been acclaimed around the world. 

Our 100th curated collection is all about the 1980s, and it stars Charles and Diana, Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Edna Everage, David Attenborough, Linda Burney, Ken Done, Michael Hutchence and many, many more.

Television Archivist Bronwyn Barnett discusses her career in television.

Tasha James, Indigenous Connections Manager at the NFSA, discusses her lifelong interest in archival collections.

Meet Beth Taylor, Online Content Producer at the NFSA, whose artistic endeavours include filmmaking, art installations, sculpture, writing and photography.

The NFSA collects tens of thousands of items every year. What were some of the highlights for 2016?