FILM
Do you know the name of the first film shot in Queensland? Do you want to make your own films? Or are you interested in reading about and watching films?
The film collection includes resources about the history and theory of film-making, film reference books, biographical works and film scripts of the classics. It also includes documentaries and video recordings of performances, with a focus on significant Australian and foreign feature films, short films and television series.
Reference resources
Some key resources include Time Out Film Guides, KEMPS publications and Encore, Australia’s film industry bible. You will also find essential guides to Australian cinema by Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Scott Murray, Graham Shirley and Brian Adams.
Australian films
The State Library contains comprehensive information on all aspects of the motion picture industry with a committment to collecting Queensland and Australian films.
How do I access items in this collection?
Access at the State Library
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Find items in the collection via our One Search catalogue.
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Browse Levels 2, 3 and 4 or request items from onsite ‘Closed Access’ storage with your e-services card. If you order Closed Access items via the One Search catalogue ahead of your visit, items should be waiting for you when you arrive. You can order up to 3 days in advance. See delivery times for more information.
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Use our e-collections computers on level 2 to search the library’s catalogue; to search our databases for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles and to view images and manuscripts from our collection. These e-collections computers do not need to be booked and have no time limits on use.
- You can also access our electronic resources via the State Library’s free wireless service if you have a laptop. Check our Info Guide on how to access wireless for details.
Access offsite
- You can access selected offsite databases to search for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles offsite via any Internet enabled device. You will be prompted to login with your e-services card or QPL account.
- Some State Library items are available for loan to other libraries. Contact your local library for information about interlibrary loan and copy services.
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Last updated: 22nd December 2011
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