Top Dog Film Festival World Tour at the NFSA

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Get ready to fall in love all over again. The 2026 Top Dog Film Festival returns with an electrifying collection of films that prove dogs aren't just pets—they're heroes, healers, and the best friends you never knew you needed. Witness jaw-dropping adventures, heart-melting rescues, and brilliant canines whose intelligence will leave you speechless. Meet the passionate humans dedicating their lives to helping four-legged companions thrive.

This two-plus hour cinematic experience brings you the finest short films from visionary independent filmmakers across the globe—each one a testament to the unbreakable connection between dogs and the people they choose to love. From laugh-out-loud moments to tears of pure joy, these carefully selected stories will remind you why dogs hold such a sacred place in your hearts.

Don't just watch from the sidelines—be part of something extraordinary. Grab your tickets now and join a community of dog lovers for a cinema experience you'll never forget!

Get your tickets before they all sell out – you'd be barking mad to miss it.

This program is exempt from rating but would be considered a PG program. Sorry no refunds.

Dates & Times
  • Sat 29 Aug 2pm–4pm
  • Sat 29 Aug 6:30pm–8:30pm
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • 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 Aug

2pm–4pm | 6:30pm–8:30pm

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

1 McCoy Circuit,
Acton ACT 2601

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Price

$25 - $33

( + $1.50 booking fee)

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