The AFTRS Library Presents 50th Anniversary Screening program is a celebration of feature films that have been made by AFTRS Alumni. This program shines a spotlight on the wonderful legacy of our screen practitioners, whose work continues to inspire. This month will are showcasing:

BABE (dir: Chris Noonan, 1995)

Chris Noonan was part of the inaugural intake of AFTRS students in 1973, and later become director of Film Australia and Chairman of the Australian Film Commission.

His works include Stepping Out (1980), The Cowra Breakout (1985), Vietnam (1987), The Riddle of the Stinson (1988), Police State (1989) and Miss Potter (2006).

This event celebrates his hugely successful debut feature film Babe, released in 1995 and co-written by George Miller. Babe was nominated for seven Oscars (including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay) and is the third-highest grossing Australian film of all time.

When: Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Time: 7pm / Doors open: 6:30pm

Where: AFTRS Main Theatre

Bookings are essential as seating is limited.

Seating is NOT allocated.

Film print courtesy of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

Babe (1995)

Summary: Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs on a rural English farm, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett.

Starring: James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski

Run Time: Approx. 91 minutes

Rated G