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Film Australia
1973 – 1988
Previously Commonwealth Film Unit (1956–1973).
The Commonwealth's documentary film production organisation at Lindfield, Sydney, making films about Australia for government and for national and international audiences.
Names over time
- Commonwealth Film Unit1956–1973
- Film Australia1973–1988
How it came into existence
Formed in 1973 when the Commonwealth Film Unit, then in the Department of the Media, was renamed Film Australia.
Changes during its life
- 1975Became the production branch of the new Australian Film Commission.
How it ended
Corporatised in 1988 as the government-owned company Film Australia Limited.
Corporatised as a government-owned company.
Main functions
- documentary film production
- films for government departments
- management of the government film library
- distribution of Australian documentaries
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories.
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