Australian National Film Board Movie Trailers
Most Popular Australian National Film Board Trailers
Total trailers found: 44
The Pearlers Trailer (1949)
12 August 1949
Beautifully filmed in black and white, this classic short film looks at pearling in the late 1940s. It goes on board the boats that work off the coast of Broome, Western Australia, from March to December each year.
School in the Mailbox Trailer (1947)
04 September 1947
In Australia, children live in the Outback, too far from others to travel to any school. The Australian government has a school with no student only teachers that correspond with their pupils and teach those children at their own pace.
Under Stress Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight with the new, 1960s, psychiatric ideas of "group therapy" and talking therapy.
Life in Australia: Mount Gambier Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian regional town of Mount Gambier in the mid 1960s.
David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.
Forward Communications Trailer (1949)
19 July 1949
Made by the National Film Board 1949. Directed by Bern Gandy. The expanding activities of the Post Office to cater for communications in an ever growing nation.
Life in Australia: Wagga Wagga Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the New South Wales regional town of Wagga Wagga in the mid 1960s.
Building a Brick House Trailer (1946)
25 July 1946
This film makes clear for the layperson the whole pattern of building construction for a brick home, from the moment that the architect prepares working plans to the completion of the house itself.
Public Enemies Trailer (1948)
16 July 1948
This film treats the subject of vandalism. It is intended to show children that by wantonly damaging public property they cause mischief not only to themselves but to the community at large.
Men Of Capricorn Trailer (1965)
01 January 1965
The way of life for people living along the tropic of Capricorn in Queensland 1965. Farming and mining are the main industries in this area of Australia and the only way to get around is by road train, train or plane.
Plan for Living Trailer (1949)
01 January 1949
In Australia with its rapid development there is a need for insistence upon town planning. This film illustrates what has already taken place in our leading capital cities, where planning has been haphazard.
The Bushman Goes Home Trailer (1948)
16 July 1948
This is the story of a bushman's confusion when together with his old dog he visits the big city. He tells the story of the cattle country which he knows and loves best.
Ride Like a Champion Trailer (1950)
21 August 1950
Instructional film for children, teaching them how to properly ride a bicycle.
Flight Plan Trailer (1950)
01 September 1950
The film examines the organisation of civil aviation in Australia, from passenger flights to freight and utility aircraft.
Christmas Under the Sun Trailer (1947)
01 December 1947
Made by The National Film Board 1947. Directed by Catherine Duncan. Christmas in Australia is a mid summer festival, with temperatures rising high.
Jacaranda Festival Trailer (1949)
18 October 1949
There was dancing in the street and tea on the river front when the Jacaranda Festival sprung to life in the last week of October in 1949.
Our Policemen Trailer (1952)
03 February 1952
A classroom film for children aged 6 to 8 years, about the work of a policeman.
The Cattle Story Trailer (1955)
01 January 1955
This account of the cattle industry in northern Australia includes such aspects as mustering, dipping and droving, together with some description of a typical outback station.
Desert People Trailer (1967)
25 January 1967
Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary.
Barrier Story Trailer (1953)
12 December 1953
A documentary about the city of Broken Hill in New South Wales.
The Case For Books Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
This film about Library services in Australia shows some of the work of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library, the National Library with its varied resources and examples of State, University, special and public services suggesting their value in meeting needs for information at all levels.
Whither Japan? Trailer (1947)
29 August 1947
From the Film Australia Collection. Made by the National Film Board 1947. Directed by Geoffrey Collings.
Men Wanted Trailer (1947)
29 August 1947
Documentary short about job opportunities for British ex-servicemen in post-war Australia.
Crocodile Hunters Trailer (1949)
01 January 1949
In the estuaries and lagoons of the Northern Territory, freshwater and saltwater crocodile are hunted for their hides by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous hunters.
Music Camp Trailer (1949)
19 July 1949
This year the Musica Viva Festival will feature content from the NFSA's Film Australia Collection to be screened in the Bang & Olufsen Salon throughout the festival in Sydney.
The Country School Teacher Trailer (1953)
16 December 1953
A look at a teacher at a one-teacher school.
On Time Trailer (1953)
16 December 1953
Australian railway film from 1953, showcasing the beauty of train travel.
Darwin: Doorway to Australia Trailer (1946)
01 January 1946
Original archival synopsis: The Japanese bombed Darwin many times during World War II because it was strategically important target number one in their attack on the Australian mainland.
Canberra Today and Tomorrow Trailer (1959)
01 January 1959
Canberra, the National Capital of Australia, is a city which has been planned; a place where modern living is enriched by a lovely setting.
Double Trouble Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
Can't find what you are looking for? All you have to do is ask. Such advice is not so straightforward when you can't speak the language.
Aborigines of the Sea Coast Trailer (1948)
31 December 1948
The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries.
Birds and Billabongs Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
A record from the 1948 Arnhem Land Expedition lead by anthropologist Charles P Mountford that explores the abundant birdlife and waterways of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia.
National Capital Trailer (1945)
10 December 1945
Produced by The National Film Board 1945. Directed by Maslyn Williams. When this film was made, Canberra was one of the world's youngest planned cities.
New Guinea Patrol Trailer (1958)
01 January 1958
New Guinea Patrol is a 1958 Australian documentary film produced by R. Maslyn Williams.
Play Safe Trailer (1948)
01 January 1948
As a contribution to the cause of road safety Sir Donald Bradman world famous cricketer, played the lead in this film for children.
Life in Australia: Hobart Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
Life in Australia: Hobart shows scenes illustrating daily life, industry, recreation and the tourist features of Hobart, Tasmania.
The Lighthouse Keeper Trailer (1949)
19 August 1949
The life of the lighthouse keeper is a lonely one, but his work is vital to the safeguard of shipping.
The Melbourne Wedding Belles Trailer (1953)
03 April 1953
Set to a poetic musical dialogue, this film shows the beauty of Melbourne and gardens as the bride, groom etc gather for a wedding at St John's Church in Toorak (Melbourne).
Goldtown Trailer (1949)
19 July 1949
Much of the romance associated with the development of the gold industry is to be found at Kalgoorlie on the golden mile, that rich strip of Western Australian territory.
Rail Town Trailer (1953)
16 December 1953
A documentary showing the town of Port Augusta in South Australia.
The Invisible Link Trailer (1951)
03 July 1951
Radio is one of the most important communication technologies ever invented and has been a vital tool in helping Australians overcome the tyranny of distance both nationally and internationally.
