A Night at the Movies
Treat your students to a memorable movie night at the NFSA's historic Theatrette in Canberra.
A Night at the Movies
Treat your students to a memorable movie night at the NFSA's historic Theatrette in Canberra.
Looking for a fun and relaxed evening activity for your Canberra excursion?
Designed exclusively for school groups, our evening screenings offer more than just a film.
Students enjoy preshow entertainment from the national audiovisual collection before the feature film, giving them a fun and nostalgic glimpse into the past. To complete the experience, each student receives a sweet treat to enjoy during the film.
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Year levels: 4-10
Duration: 120 minutes
Please note: This program is not available to the public. For other screenings at the NFSA, see our regular program of screenings and events.
Choose your film
Each year we curate a selection of Australian films for A Night at the Movies. We’re excited to announce our 2026 film program.
Take a look at our selection for this year and choose a film for your students to enjoy.
Kangaroo (2025, PG, 107 mins)
Director: Kate Woods
Starring: Ryan Corr, Lily Whiteley, Deborah Mailman, Ernie Dingo, Brooke Satchwell
A former TV personality forms an unlikely bond with 12-year-old Charlie. Together, they care for orphaned kangaroo joeys, discovering joy, connections and purpose along the way.
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Windcatcher (PG, 2024, 80 mins)
Director: Tanith Glynn-Maloney
Starring: Pia Miranda, Jessica Mauboy, Kelton Pell, Jessica McNamee, Lennox Monaghan
Percy Boy Collins and his eclectic crew of friends outsmart a gang of bullies to triumph at their school’s athletics carnival, emerging as heroes of their own epic adventure.
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Paper Planes (G, 2015, 96 mins)
Director: Robert Connolly
Starring: Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Deborah Mailman, David Wenham
Dylan discovers he has a knack for making paper planes. To compete in the world championship, he'll have to help rally his grieving dad and face bullies and self-doubt.
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Plan your visit
You can contact Learning at the NFSA directly via learning@nfsa.gov.au or call 1800 067 274.
The NFSA is located in Acton on McCoy Circuit, less than a kilometre from the city centre.
Read more about visiting the NFSA.
We aim to make the NFSA welcoming and accessible for all visitors.
Find out about accessibility at the NFSA.
How to book
All booking confirmations, alterations and/or cancellations must be made via Book Canberra Excursions. Bookings must be confirmed at least 14 days prior to the scheduled visit.
Terms and conditions
The following terms and conditions are in addition to the Terms and Conditions outlined on the Book Canberra Excursions website.
Cancellations and non-arrivals
Booking cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled visit via Book Canberra Excursions. Cancellations made with fewer than 14 days’ notice will result in a cancellation fee of $6 per student (50% of the original fee).
Non-arrivals will be charged at the full original fee of $12 per student for A Night at the Movies
If you require changes to your booking within 14 days of your scheduled visit, please contact the Learning team at National Film and Sound Archive directly via learning@nfsa.gov.au or call 1800 067 274.
Late arrivals
If your group is running late, please contact the National Film and Sound Archive on 1800 067 274.
Groups that arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled booking time may not receive a full program or may be delivered an alternate program.