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10 portraits

Jane Campion

Richard Kuipers profiles Jane Campion, whose bold and unconventional work has been acclaimed around the world. [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]

Patricia Lovell

NFSA Historian Graham Shirley looks back over the career of Patricia Lovell, recipient of the 2010 Ken G Hall Film Preservation Award. [read more]

Cecil Holmes

NFSA Historian Graham Shirley celebrates the life and work of filmmaker, author, journalist, humanitarian and champion of social justice Cecil Holmes. [read more]

Jan Chapman

Jan Chapman’s body of work is among the most distinguished of any Australian producer. Profile by Richard Kuipers. [read more]

The McDonagh Sisters

Graham Shirley profiles the pioneering filmmakers, The McDonagh sisters – Isabel, Paulette and Phyllis. [read more]

Giorgio Mangiamele

NFSA Historian Graham Shirley on the life and work of Giorgio Mangiamele, a filmmaker ahead of his time. [read more]

Robert Connolly

Paul Byrnes speaks with Robert Connolly – producer, director, innovator. [read more]

Frank Hurley

Paul Byrnes takes a look at the amazing life of Frank Hurley: photographer, adventurer, filmmaker. [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]