Director Gillian Armstrong talks about her first feature film My Brilliant Career (Australia, 1979) which had just been chosen to screen in competition for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Fil

In a moment that captures Cate Shortland's humility, she takes time in her Best Director award acceptance speech at the IF (Inside Film) Awards in 2004 to thank and pay tribute to

A dinner party scene in My Brilliant Career (Gillian Armstrong, Australia, 1979).

Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn in My Brilliant Career (Gillian Armstrong, Australia, 1979).

Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn and Sam Neill as Harry Beecham in My Brilliant Career (Gillian Armstrong, Australia, 1979).

Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn in My Brilliant Career (Gillian Armstrong, Australia, 1979).

Judy Davis as Sybylla Melvyn in My Brilliant Career (Gillian Armstrong, Australia, 1979).

Jenny Gall takes a look at some classic Australian film costumes and how they've shaped the memorable characters who wore them.

Original costume from My Brilliant Career, worn by Judy Davis as Sybylla in the boating scene with Sam Neill. The rip in the hem occurred while shooting the film.