Films produced by Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Judy, a young woman living in a provincial town, spends her final weeks at home preparing to move to the city in search of new opportunities. As she...

A detailed historical account of the major campaigns fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Compiled from the...

This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...

George Reynolds, recently discharged from the army, tells his father of his plans to marry and relax. Reynolds Snr tells his son that if Australia is...

Presented by explorer Frank Hurley in his final film appearance, this documentary chronicles Australia's role in the scientific exploration of...

Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight...

A picture of life in the West Australian capital of Perth in the mid 1960s. The social, business, sporting and other activities of an average...

Canberra, the National Capital of Australia, is a city which has been planned; a place where modern living is enriched by a lovely setting. But the...

A picture of life in the Tasmanian town of Launceston in the mid 1960s.

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

Michael, a young man living within a conventional middle-class environment, begins to question his future as he encounters a group aligned with the...

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...

A picture of life in the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the mid 1960s, social, commercial and recreational.

Produced for the Adults Learning series, this short film presents a training session in which adults are introduced to punch card systems, exploring...

This short documentary showcases three Australian music acts—Wendy Saddington and Teardrop, the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, and the...

A small city in the tropical north of Queensland, Cairns boasts a life that is leisurely and comfortable. The tempo quickens, however, at...

This film showcases an idealised version of life in the Victorian regional city of Geelong — complete with stable jobs, family homes, bustling...

Produced for the Adults Learning series, this short film depicts a man constructing a sailing dinghy with the assistance of a professional boat...

Take in Sydney from the rooftops in this gently surreal, wordless short. With a cheeky animated interlude and sweeping harbour views, this is 1970s...

Industries in Northern Queensland.

Judy, a young woman living in a provincial town, spends her final weeks at home preparing to move to the city in search of new opportunities. As she...

A detailed historical account of the major campaigns fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Compiled from the...

This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for...

George Reynolds, recently discharged from the army, tells his father of his plans to marry and relax. Reynolds Snr tells his son that if Australia is...