Established in 1958, the AFI is one of Australia's leading film and television industry bodies. Based in Melbourne, the AFI is a national non-profit organisation. The AFI's primary objective is to foster engagement between the Australian film and television industry and the general public. The AFI is responsible for producing Australia's premier film and television awards - the annual AFI Awards.

The AFI is a membership-based organisation offering many benefits to those with an interest in film. Oscar- and AFI Award- winner Cate Blanchett is the ambassador of the AFI. Dr George Miller, three-time Oscar nominee and winner of eight AFI Awards, is the AFI's patron. The AFI administers the judging, promotion and presentation of these awards.

The annual AFI Festival of Film is the screening of all feature films, documentaries, animations and short films entered and nominated in the AFI Awards each year. It is Australia's only national Australian film festival, and is where everyone including AFI members can view and decide on the winners for that year's AFI Awards. This regularly attracts an audience of more than 20,000.

To join the AFI or to get information about the Institute, including lists of AFI Award winners go to the AFI website. To view the list of 2005 AFI Award winners on the AFC website click here.

If you would like further information on past awards, please contact the AFI Research Library at afiresearch@rmit.edu.au

For information on this year's AFI Awards please contact the Awards Manager at awards@afi.org.au