Introducing the RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection

Introducing the RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection

Building on two decades of dedication to screen scholarship, RMIT is excited to introduce the RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection (RMIT ASRC).

Since 2003, RMIT has been the proud custodian of the AFI Research Collection, a cornerstone of Australia’s film and television history. Alongside this collection, RMIT has quietly built its own significant archive of screen culture resources, which, until now, has remained unnamed. This collection will now be known as the RMIT ASRC, further supporting RMIT’s mission to advance understanding of Australia’s diverse screen landscape. 

“The naming of the RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection acknowledges the significant contribution RMIT has made to the preservation, research and celebration of Australian screen culture and its ongoing commitment to collecting for the future,” says Elizabeth Marsden, Manager of Cultural Collections at RMIT. “With this new name, we hope to reflect RMIT’s evolving role as both a steward of Australia’s screen history and a supporter of innovative screen research and creativity.” 

In tandem with the AFI Research Collection, the RMIT ASRC will continue to narrate the story of our national identity through the lens of both big and small screens. The RMIT ASRC will act as a hub for creative and academic inquiry—a place where researchers can collaborate to push the boundaries of our understanding of screens and stories. 

With a commitment to both preserving the past and inspiring future scholarship, the RMIT ASRC aims to support a new generation of research and storytelling. The collection will continue to serve as a vital resource for exploring the evolving narratives captured through film and television, ensuring they remain accessible, studied and celebrated for years to come. 

960x640_RMIT-ASRC-Olympia-Filing_Marie-Luise-Skibbe RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection staff work inside the collection. Photo by Marie-Luise Skibbe.
30 October 2024

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