Australian National Film Board Movies

In Australia, children live in the Outback, too far from others to travel to any school. The Australian government has a school with no student only...

On piloting ships into Sydney harbour.

Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high. ...

Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as...

A look at a teacher at a one-teacher school.

A documentary showing the town of Port Augusta in South Australia.

Australian railway film from 1953, showcasing the beauty of train travel.

A documentary about the city of Broken Hill in New South Wales.

Life in Australia: Hobart shows scenes illustrating daily life, industry, recreation and the tourist features of Hobart, Tasmania.

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by the National Film Board 1947. Directed by Geoffrey Collings. This film surveys post-war Japan and life...

Documentary short about job opportunities for British ex-servicemen in post-war Australia.

The life of the lighthouse keeper is a lonely one, but his work is vital to the safeguard of shipping. His first duty is to care for the light which...

In Australia with its rapid development there is a need for insistence upon town planning. This film illustrates what has already taken place in our...

A classroom film for children aged 6 to 8 years, about the work of a policeman.

Canberra, the National Capital of Australia, is a city which has been planned; a place where modern living is enriched by a lovely setting. But the...

The film examines the organisation of civil aviation in Australia, from passenger flights to freight and utility aircraft. It includes planning and...

Radio is one of the most important communication technologies ever invented and has been a vital tool in helping Australians overcome the tyranny of...

Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian...

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the New South Wales...