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From Truth to Fantasy: NFSA’s Autumn Film Season

Woman with two swords
Merman and woman embracing under water
Black and white photo of Bob Dylan holding a poster that says look out!
Young boy looking at camera bracing a small bird
Close up of selfie image of a person wearing a beanie in the dark
Woman with her arms around a man
Man sitting around table at night with a ghost figure of a woman next to him
Close up of man on the phone
Large ape being attacked by a large snake
Two women with short blonde hair talking and walking
Woman with two swords
Merman and woman embracing under water
Black and white photo of Bob Dylan holding a poster that says look out!
Young boy looking at camera bracing a small bird
Close up of selfie image of a person wearing a beanie in the dark

Overview

Reality meets imagination this season at the National Film and Sound Archive. The Autumn Film Series presents powerful storytelling and big-screen spectacle, inviting audiences to question reality, explore new perspectives and enjoy cinema that lingers long after the credits roll. Magic realism, social realism and Cinema Verité dive into the tension between fantasy and reality. Beyond the screen, this season fosters moments of genuine connection with a range of community-focused festivals and partnerships.

Dates

5 Mar – 31 May 2026
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National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaMcCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • 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)
  • Accessibility statement

Contacts

02 6248 2000
[email protected]
tickets.nfsa.gov.au

When

Next on 5 Mar 2026

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton

Price

All tickets
from $8 to $35

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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