Peter Weir on Picnic at Hanging Rock
We talked to director Peter Weir about Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) – one of the masterworks of Australian cinema – and the film’s mesmerising outtakes, which are held in the NFSA collection.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
In 1975, a spark from Australia’s creative underground ignited a wildfire of rebellion, expression and belonging.
Film
Wizard of the Wire
Discover Con Colleano, the 1920s tightrope sensation with Aboriginal ancestry.Crocodile Dundee is 40
We rewatched Australia's top-grossing film of all time.Restoring PNG films
NFSA is working with the National Film Institute of PNG to digitise and return at-risk films.Australian films at the Oscars
1942 was the first year an Australian film was nominated for an Oscar - and it won.
Peter Weir on Picnic at Hanging Rock
We talked to director Peter Weir about Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) – one of the masterworks of Australian cinema – and the film’s mesmerising outtakes, which are held in the NFSA collection.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
4 minute readIn 1975, a spark from Australia’s creative underground ignited a wildfire of rebellion, expression and belonging.
Australia's earliest film
A Victorian-era skit with the Burlesque Rollerskater in 1896.
Tasmanian tiger in colour
Extraordinary colourised footage of the last thylacine.
Women make films
The McDonagh Sisters
The first women to own and operate a film production company in Australia.
Corinne Cantrill
Her staggering filmography spans some 150 works, including seven features.
Jane Campion
Campion's bold, unconventional work has been acclaimed worldwide for decades.
Jazz Money
Award-winning Wiradjuri artist Jazz Money reflects on her film WINHANGANHA.
Have a rummage
Search or browse decades of pop culture. We’re made of memories — find yours.
From the collection
Film as empathy machine, across features, documentaries, shorts, home movies.
Blak, loud and proud
These First Nations creatives share their culture and stories on screen, and the NFSA is a proud custodian of their work.
5 minute read
Interview with Quaden Bayles
Collection
Deborah Mailman collection
Collection
David Gulpilil AM
4 minute read
Artist and Filmmaker Tracey Moffatt
4 minute read
Spear: Hunter Page-Lochard interview
Collection
Short films by First Nations filmmakers
Home movie memories
Communities gather, journeys unfold and celebrities cameo in this selection from more than 6,000 home movies in the NFSA collection.
Animated shorts
Short length, big impact. Animated Australian shorts to shock, amuse or inspire. Watch them in full here.
Migrant cinema
While minorities are underrepresented in Australian film, Third Culture Kids have been exploring their complex journeys on screen for decades.
Get to know the classics
Australia can lay claim to the world’s first feature film. Our filmmakers have been punching above their weight ever since.
8 minute read
The Story of the Kelly Gang
Collection
Wake in Fright
Deep Dives
Muriel's Wedding
Collection
Storm Boy
Collection
Malcolm
Collection
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
Collection
Strictly Ballroom
4 minute read
NFSA Restores: My Brilliant Career
Behind the stories on NFSA Player
Stream stories you might’ve missed but won’t forget — 60+ films, documentaries and real‑life drama from the national collection, curated on NFSA Player.
Program Highlights
Mabo: Life of an Island Man
Mabo: Life of an Island Man director Trevor Graham in conversation with our Indigenous Connections Manager, Tasha James.
Harold Holt's disappearance
The disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt on 17 December 1967 remains one of Australia’s greatest mysteries.
Stream stories you might’ve missed but won’t forget — 60+ films, documentaries and real‑life drama from the national collection, curated on NFSA Player.
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