Art and Media

A TIME CAPSULE FOR CREATIVITY

Artistry is a prominent practice in Far West NSW, with over 40 galleries boasting the regions talent. Art has been apart of the Far West’s culture for an extensive amount of time. The establishment of the group, The Brushmen of the Bush, in 1973 meant that art from Broken Hill and surrounds could be experienced by the world. The group of artists included Pro Hart, Jack Absalom, Hugh Schulz, Eric Minchin and John Pickup. Today, the region continues to position itself as an ideal location for both budding and experienced artists.

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A FAVOURITE FOR FILM

Far West NSW is home to some of the most striking cinematic locations that Australia has to offer, ranging from untouched outback landscapes to iconic infrastructure. The region has been a destination of preference for film since as early as the 1970s and in this time the region has played host to over 300 film productions, with approximately 25% of these being produced by overseas production companies. The film industry has grown significantly over recent years, with commercials, documentaries and feature films gaining a considerable focus.

Want to know more about film in the Far West? Head to Screen Broken Hill’s website.

ICONIC FILMS FROM THE FAR WEST

Strangerland – 2014
Last Cab to Darwin – 2014
Dirty Deeds – 2001
Mission Impossible II – 1999
The Missing – 1998
Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – 1993
Reckless Kelly – 1991
Royal Flying Doctor Service (TV) – 1991
The Water Trolly – 1989
As Time Goes By – 1987
Dirtwater Dynasty (miniseries) – 1987
A Place to Call Home (TV) – 1986
The Blue Lightning (TV) – 1986
Alice to Nowhere (TV) – 1985
Comrades – 1985
The Long Way Home – 1984
Razorback – 1983
The Camel Boy -1983
The Slim Dusty Movie – 1983
Hostage – 1982
A Town Like Alice (miniseries) – 1981
Mad Max II – 1981
The Golden Soak – 1978
The Battle of Broken Hill (Miniseries) – 1971
Girl in Australia – 1970
Wake in Fright – 1970