From November 8, The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia’s exhibition Australians & Hollywood will be receiving items from Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s recent hit biopic Elvis.
On display will be costumes, accessories, props, images and AV content from the recent film, including costumes designed by four-time Oscar-winning Australian designer Catherine Martin that were worn by Austin Butler as Elvis, Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley and David Wenham as Hank Snow.
“I’m so happy that these costumes can live on at the NFSA and contribute to Australia’s audiovisual heritage. It’s wonderful to think that work made in Australia can stay in Australia and become a reference point for future filmmakers and designers,” says Catherine Martin.
Apart of NFSA’s wider acquisition to preserve significant costumes and props from classic and award-winning Australian actors, cinematographers and filmmakers, these new items join pieces from films including Moulin Rouge and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Dessert.
“Catherine Martin’s influence on costume and production design is incomparable. She is without a doubt one of Australia’s most significant screen creatives right now, and we are so thrilled that she has helped ensure that these extraordinary items from Elvis will enter the national collection. And what a way to give Australians & Hollywood a mid-cycle refresh,” says NFSA’s CEO, Patrick McIntyre.
In order to install the Elvis items, the Australians & Hollywood exhibition will close for a three-week period from October 17-November 7.
To purchase tickets to the exhibition, visit https://www.nfsa.gov.au/australians-hollywood-exhibition-nfsa
