Events

The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) has curated a lineup of films that honour the history and culture of First Nations people to screen throughout NAIDOC Week at Arc Cinema, Canberra - including an advanced screening of Warwick Thornton's The New Boy. The program, titled Ngara ('Listen' in Dharawal language), reflects this year's NAIDOC Week theme, 'For Our Elders'. The program also includes screenings of Thornton’s Samson and Delilah; Rachel Perkins’ 1998 drama Radiance, newly restored through the NFSA Restores program;...

Audio specialist agency Eardrum, in collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum, will present Powerhouse Late: AI: an evening of presentations and interactive events exploring the impact and potential of artificial intelligence on the arts. The evening will include interactive displays, in-depth panel discussions, and a world-first AI-assisted live radio play. Artworks exhibited on the night will highlight Australians incorporating AI into their practice, including Kier Spilsbury, Brent Griffin, Jonas Peterson, Jamie Sissons from Absolutely Ai, and students from AI programs at...

The First Nations Film Festival (FNFF), a platform celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous cinema, will run a NAIDOC 2023 edition from July 2-31. Featuring six new feature films, a collection of short films, and a special live Q&A session, FNFF 2023 will showcase titles that touch upon issues like the stolen generation and other historical themes that elders had to contend with. The festival aims to honour First Nations artists and filmmakers who have used their talents to...