9 portraits
Jane Campion
Richard Kuipers profiles Jane Campion, whose bold and unconventional work has been acclaimed around the world. [read more]
The McDonagh Sisters
Graham Shirley profiles the pioneering filmmakers, The McDonagh sisters – Isabel, Paulette and Phyllis. [read more]
Ken G Hall
Ken Hall made hit movies and never pretended to be an artist, yet his movies at Cinesound bear many signs of his strong creative personality. Feature film curator Paul Byrnes re-examines a brilliant career. [read more]
Charles Chauvel
Charles Chauvel was the most overtly nationalist of Australia’s early directors, and the most independent. Feature films curator Paul Byrnes pays tribute on the 50th anniversary of his death. [read more]
Heath Ledger
NFSA Historian Graham Shirley writes that Heath Ledger’s career and life were tragically cut short, but his international success and the calibre of his performances will endure the test of time. [read more]
Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood has had one of the longest careers in modern Australian film, playing a series of outsiders. He speaks to feature film curator, Paul Byrnes. [read more]
David Elfick
Paul Byrnes speaks with David Elfick, the man who helped bring Newsfront and Rabbit-Proof Fence to the screen, about what makes a successful film producer. [read more]
Frank Hurley
Paul Byrnes takes a look at the amazing life of Frank Hurley: photographer, adventurer, filmmaker. [read more]
David Gulpilil
Liz McNiven looks at David Gulpilil’s 40-year career and the profound impact he has had on Australian film. [read more]
