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FILM SERIES
What’s On at Arc Cinema
26
Apr
Saturday 1:00 pm
Porcelain War + Q&A
Three artists capture the Russian invasion of Ukraine in this Oscar-nominated documentary, produced in Sydney.
26
April
Saturday 7:00 pm
Our Father (Abouna)
Two Chadian brothers search for their missing father in a beautifully filmed coming-of-age story.
27
April
Sunday 1:00 pm
Precious
Unflinching look into the world of an oppressed and abused Harlem teenager.
1
May
Thursday 7:00 pm
The Most Australian Band Ever + Q&A
Punk-rock legends the Hard-Ons never had an easy ride.
2
May
Friday 5:30 pm
Vinyl Lounge
Bring your favourite records, share your music stories and hear what’s spinning on the NFSA’s turntables this month.
Discover more about Arc Cinema and the program
Enjoy our curated program of recent releases and revived classics, from high art to guilty pleasures. There’s something for everyone!
Cutting-edge audiovisual experience
Installations and experiences
Constellations
An immersive audiovisual experience by Robin Fox in which sound, light, and space collide.
Open 10am-3pm daily. Admission is free.
Don’t miss out! Constellations must close 4 May.
Special events
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SAT 26 APR | 1PM
Porcelain War + Q&A
Three artists capture the Russian invasion of Ukraine in this Oscar-nominated documentary, produced in Sydney.
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THU 1 MAY | 7PM
The Most Australian Band Ever + Q&A
Punk-rock legends the Hard-Ons never had an easy ride. Join us for a post-screening Q&A with director Jonathan Sequiera.
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6-9 MAY
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Presented by World Expeditions, the 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a 3-hour celebration of the mountain and adventure sport world.
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16 FEB–7 DEC
Book Club at the NFSA
Join the NFSA in partnership with Canberra Writers Festival for a series of screenings and discussions, exploring how culturally significant books have been adapted and reimagined as films. Perfect for bookworms and film buffs alike!
Explore the NFSA
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Open daily - free admission
The Library
Home to over 280 items drawn from the full expanse of our collection, discover The Library: a celebration of pop culture curiosities.
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Open daily - free admission
Mediatheque
Step into the Mediatheque, a welcoming lounge to gather and enjoy highlights from the NFSA’s audiovisual archives.
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Open weekends and for events
Theatrette
Catch free documentaries on rotation every weekend and book your tickets for our monthly Vinyl Lounge listening party.
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OPEN WEEKDAYS 8.30AM–3PM | WEEKENDS 10AM–2PM
Cafe and bar
Enjoy locally roasted Redbrick coffee and a selection of sandwiches and sweet treats. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm. Joining us for an evening screening? The cafe and bar is also open late for NFSA screenings and events.
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Open daily
1930s courtyard
A sanctuary for all seasons, with beautifully landscaped gardens framed by covered seating areas – perfect for quiet coffees.
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Open daily - free admission
Kookaburra Room
Newly renovated in collaboration with Australian designer Mel Page, the Kookaburra Room celebrates the heritage aesthetic of our Acton building, with vintage 1930s furniture from the Institute of Anatomy and a colourful array of entertainment-themed mugs on display from the NFSA collection.
A celebration of pop culture curiosities
Installations and experiences
The Library
Lose yourself in The Library, a treasure box of the NFSA’s most precious, wondrous, and whimsical artefacts.
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There’s something for everyone at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in Canberra. Drop in for date night, a family outing or a quiet afternoon to yourself.
Open daily, in Acton’s cultural precinct.
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