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Cinematographer John Seale interviewed by Andrew Urban.
Make-up artist Vivien Mepham interviewed by Lorna Lesley.
In this clip Vivien talks about doing make-up on the original Mad Max (George Miller, 1979).
Actor Hugh Keays-Byrne (1947–2020) interviewed by Lorna Lesley.
The Mad Max films include some of the most compelling music on Australian celluloid.
A tribute to actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, who has passed away at age 73.
In this excerpt from his NFSA oral history, English-Australian actor Hugh Keays-Byrne talks about making Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).
Toecutter, portrayed by Hugh Keays-Byrne, is the main antagonist in Mad Max and the ruthless leader of a merciless motorcycle gang terrorising the outback roads.
Lobby card for Max Max shows Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne) pointing and holding a rifle.
This poster is a bold image of Max Rockatansky's iconic, souped-up black car.
In this excerpt from an oral history with veteran make-up artist Vivien Mepham, she talks about developing the look of the characters in Mad Max.