Live Program: National Film and Sound Archive

Event

Experience three unforgettable celebrations of Australian screen culture at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Families can enjoy an interactive silent film event featuring 1927 classic Fatty Finn, brought to life with live, original music by CJ Shaw and The All Sorts, complete with hands-on activities for kids. Marking its 40th anniversary, Malcolm returns for a special courtyard soirée, with a live performance of its soundtrack by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble and a Q&A with director Nadia Tass and producer David Parker. Meanwhile, Puffs of Smoke offers a richly textured journey into early cinema, pairing rare silent shorts from the archive with a live score by acclaimed composer Phillip Johnston, illuminating the creativity and innovation of Australia's silent film era.

Accessibility
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

When

29 Mar - 30 May

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

McCoy Circuit,
Acton ACT 2601

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Price

$19.50 - $35

+$1.50 booking fee

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