Published 14 NOVEMBER 2016
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has launched a new website where Australians can discover their national audiovisual collection in exciting ways!
The new NFSA.gov.au is mobile responsive and features a fresh design with simplified navigation and a heavy focus on the NFSA’s collection materials – from the earliest surviving films and recorded sounds (1896) to today.
NFSA CEO Michael Loebenstein said: ‘The NFSA is Australia’s “Living Archive”. We are here to collect, preserve and share our priceless collection. Our new website is a key element to share this content, which belongs to all Australians. It’s bright, colourful and inviting, to welcome everyone to discover the NFSA.’
The website showcases the NFSA collection in themed packages: blogs, curated collections and online exhibitions. These are pathways that allow users to explore and design their own experience.
NFSA.gov.au boasts more than 50 Curated Collections. You can spend hours exploring collections such as vintage cats, before they were famous (featuring rare early performances by Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, Jacki Weaver and more celebrities), time capsules of Australia’s capital cities, some of the world’s earliest films (Lumière) and news footage (newsreels). Of course, some of Australia’s favourite summer activities are also included: the beach, surfing, and cricket!
If you’re in for the full experience, put your feet up and navigate through our Online Exhibitions. We're launching the website with a brand new Storm Boy exhibition, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. It features behind-the-scenes content, as well as a new interview with 'Storm Boy' himself, Greg Rowe, speaking from his home in Toronto. You can also enjoy the new look for Muriel's Wedding and Johnny O'Keefe. There will be more added soon.
The following video highlights the main features of NFSA.gov.au.
