The early 1980s saw an emergence of a Super 8 film culture. The three hour compilation tape features 27 Super 8 films produced by Australian artists between 1981 and 1986. It attempts to be a representative survey of prominent filmmakers, themes and style. A rare and important documentation of a fertile aspect of Australian film and visual arts activities. Curated by Michael Hutak, Super 8 Group Australia.
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ACMI Identifier
324666
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation