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Exhibitions

Song PicturesEillen My Own

The NFSA’s small collection of illustrated song slides records the remarkable convergence of technology, performance and promotion that marked an international development in musical and screen entertainment.

Where: Foyer galleries, National Film and Sound Archive
When: From August 2010 - March 2011; 9am - 5pm weekdays, 10am - 5pm weekends
Cost: Free

Exhibitions Exhibition Gallery

100 years of Australian film, television, radio and recorded sound. Through video compilations and touch screen programs, discover the 'sights and sounds' of our imagination and our daily lives.

Where: South Gallery
When: All year
Cost: Free

Wireless HouseWireless House

The NFSA, the City of Sydney, and sonic artist, Nigel Helyer have partnered to sonically activate Wireless House once again. Find out how you can get involved with this multi-platform installation on ABC's Pool.

Where: Foley Park, Glebe
When: All year
Cost: Free

National Programs

Big Screen and School Screen programs in 2010 Big Screen 2010

Upcoming Big Screen Tour Dates 2010

NAMBUCCA
Friday 3 September - Sunday 5 September

BROOME
(Thursday 3 September - Sunday 5 September)

KUNUNURRA
(Friday 10 September - Sunday 12 September)

 

Awards and Lectures

NFSA Award for Sound Heritage

The NFSA Award for Sound Heritage recognises those who have enriched Australian culture through a substantial contribution to the preservation, survival and recognition of sound heritage.
2010 recipient, Dr Karl Neuenfeldt »

NFSA Film Preservation Award

Acknowledging an outstanding contribution to the art of moving image and its preservation.
2009 recipient, Ian Dunlop»


Longford Lyell lecture series

Celebrating the work of national and international screen personalities.
2008, Bertrand Tavernier»


Thomas Rome lecture series

An annual lecture providing a platform for a leading figure in the Australian Sound Recording industry to generate ideas, debate and discussion about the state of the sound industries, relevant public policy issues and the role of sound in society.
2009, Joan Warner»

Archive Alive

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A fabulous free introduction to some of our national audiovisual treasures.

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