Country Arts SA's award-winning First Nations film showcase Nunga Screen returns in 2026 for its 15th year of sharing history, humour, culture and Country through powerful storytelling.

Presented annually between Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3) and NAIDOC Week (July 5 to 12), a mix of short films from emerging and established creators are screened regionally at free community events, and available for organisations to purchase and stream internally.

Nunga Screen programmer and Ngarrindjeri man Joshua Trevorrow said the second half of the program delves into social and cultural issues, creating space to reflect on timely and complex topics.

"Nunga Screen is a chance to listen deeply and to come together in recognition of First Nations voices and stories," he said.

"We are extremely proud of how far this program has come over 15 years, to the point where we now are able to renumerate featured filmmakers and invest in more First Nations arts projects with funds raised through the Nunga Screen corporate campaign.

"The Country Arts Foundation invites organisations to purchase a streaming link to Nunga Screen, and this has taken the program not only Australia-wide but internationally, from schools to local government to health care settings."

The 2026 program includes plenty for family audiences: the fast-paced adventures of Red Dirt Riders; the gentle tale of The Fix-It Man and The Fix-It Wooman; and a music video with hip hop group DEM MOB and Fregon Anangu School.

The lineup also includes moving documentaries such as Anangu Way and Blakprint for Success, and dramas like Catchin' Mumoo, The Secret and False Narrative bring raw emotional depth, exploring the complexities of family, truth, shame and healing.

Wongutha filmmaker Travis Akbar, whose film False Narrative is part of the 2026 program, said Nunga Screen is a "fantastic showcase of First Nations filmmaking talent".

"While Country Arts SA offering screening fees is great, as making short films is generally an unpaid gig, being able to share my work with mob across the state and country is the best part about Nunga Screen," he said.

"Purchase the package because it helps support emerging filmmakers in a big way, and the only way to ensure it continues is to make sure you watch it."

Nunga Screen will be screened on May 27 at Noarlunga's Hopgood Theatre, Renmark's Chaffey Theatre and Port Pirie's Northern Festival Centre, and on June 3 at Whyalla's Middleback Arts Centre and Mount Gambier's Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, as well as in additional regional locations.

The full program and screening details are available online.

People and groups interested in hosting a free community screening can find out more at www.countryarts.org.au/book-nunga-screen.