Animation nation

From mischievous schoolyard antics to epic animated quests, this collection celebrates the playful spirit of Australia's cartoons and animation across a century. Meet Harry Julius, who turned news into satire during the First World War, and explore the inventive trick films of the 1920s. Rediscover classics like Felix the Cat and Aussie icons such as Ginger Meggs. Step into Eric Porter’s imaginative world with Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red Dragon, Bertie the Aeroplane and more - each creation marking a milestone in storytelling and screen history.