From Truth to Fantasy: NFSA’s Autumn Film Season | HerCanberra

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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

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.

Costs

All tickets
$8 – $35
+$1.50 booking fee

Dates

5 Mar – 31 May 2026

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Location

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
McCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

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