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The Jerzy Toeplitz Library serves AFTRS staff and students and supports the Australian film, broadcasting and media industries. It is open to the public.

The AFTRS library holds a comprehensive collection of training and research resources related to film, television, radio and emerging technology production in Australia. The library was named in 1989, honouring the founding director of AFTRS, Professor Jerzy Toeplitz (1909-1995). He was reknowned as an international film theorist, critic, historian and film educator.

28/05/2026

Thanks to all who came along to our screening of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? It was a thrill to see the film with an audience, and the gasps & laughs were infectious 🍸

Special thank you to projectionist Alan Butterfield and Roadshow for providing the DCP.

Our next screening will be the classic A MAN ESCAPED (dir. Robert Bresson, 1956) on Tuesday 28 July in conjunction with an exciting upcoming library display 😊 Tickets are now available here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-a-man-escaped-1956

25/05/2026

‘You are cordially invited to George and Martha’s for an evening of fun and games. By dawn tomorrow, you may feel like you’ve spent the night in a blast furnace’ 🔥

Don’t miss WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (1966) on tomorrow night. A striking directorial debut by Mike Nichols, the film was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, making it one of only two films to ever be nominated in every eligible category. It ultimately won five Oscars, including Best Actress for Elizabeth Taylor and Best Supporting Actress for Sandy Dennis.

Before the film you can see our current display and curated collection ALL ABOUT LIZ 💎🍸a celebration of Elizabeth Taylor.

The film screens for free in the Australian Film Television and Radio School theatre on Tuesday 26 May, doors open 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. All welcome 😊

Register for tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966

19/05/2026

‘One of the most scathingly honest American films ever made’ - Stanley Kauffmann, New York Times.

Have you booked your ticket for our screening of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? It’s playing for free next week in the Australian Film Television and Radio School theatre 🍸 Tuesday 26 May, doors open 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. All welcome 😊

Register for tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966

12/05/2026

Based on Edward Albee’s acclaimed 1962 play, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? is a raucous, dramatic late-night like no other. The directorial debut of Mike Nichols, the film features searing performances from the entire cast, including the unforgettable real-life couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Shot in vivid black & white by renowned cinematographer Haskell Wexler, this is a cinematic marvel that has lost none of its power.

Two weeks until this classic screens for free in the Australian Film Television and Radio School theatre 🍸 Tuesday 26 May, doors open 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. All welcome 😊

Register for tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966

07/05/2026

Some highlights from our current New Titles, which are currently on display in the Library and ready to borrow 😊

➡️ New Titles are available to be borrowed by current AFTRS Staff & Students only 📚💿

05/05/2026

Our ‘AFTRS Library Presents’ screening program continues with WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (dir: Mike Nichols, 1966).

This classic screens in conjunction with our current display and curated collection ALL ABOUT LIZ 💎🍸a celebration of Elizabeth Taylor.

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? screens for free in the Australian Film Television and Radio School theatre on Tuesday 26 May, doors open 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. All welcome 😊

Register for tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966

15/04/2026

Our HEISTS display has trans'ed and now it's ALL ABOUT LIZ 💅🏻💎🍸. As you recall from our previous display, Liz Taylor's trailer was burgled and now the suspect's left a message on the star's vanity (written in red lipstick no less 💄)

Extra points for guessing the film reference!

Come in and check out this re-vamped Curated Collection and borrow some books or films from Ms Taylor aka Mrs Hilton-Wilding-Todd-Fisher-Burton-Burton-Warber-Fortensky's incredible oeuvre.

Scroll through to see our Display Diva aka Outreach & Engagement Librarian Raquel Top 3 Liz Films to get you started 🤓 and keep your eyes peeled for our Liz Taylor special screening which we'll announce very soon, as part of our AFTRS Library Presents series.

02/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our screening of INSIDE MAN on Tuesday night. It was great to start this year’s screenings with such a fun movie 🏦

Special thanks to projectionist Alan Butterfield and Universal Pictures for providing the DCP.

In celebration of the Elizabeth Taylor element of the current library display, our next screening will be WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (dir: Mike Nichols, 1966) on Tuesday 26 May. Tickets are now available here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-who-s-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-1966

30/03/2026

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington on the set of INSIDE MAN (2006). This film marks the celebrated pair’s fourth collaboration, following MO’ BETTER BLUES (1990), MALCOLM X (1992) and HE GOT GAME (1998), and they recently reunited with HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (2025).

Join us for this dynamic duo’s electric achievement INSIDE MAN tomorrow night! The film screens for free in the Australian Film Television and Radio School theatre on Tuesday 31 March, doors open 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. All welcome 😊

Register for tickets using the link here: https://events.humanitix.com/aftrs-library-presents-inside-man-2006

Address

The Entertainment Quarter, Building 130/Suttor Avenue
Moore Park, NSW
2021

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+61298056440

Website

https://www.aftrs.edu.au/about/our-campus/library/

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