Put Netflix on pause and sample something different. Not your usual streaming service, Kanopy provides a plethora of meaningful film and television.
“The films that truly resonate with us do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Film can bridge cultural boundaries and bring people together.”
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform with thoughtful entertainment and thought-provoking films. You can stream to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials.
It’s a great place to find independent films, Australian cinema, documentaries, and world cinema. You can even learn a new skill with access to The Great Courses.
You won’t find these titles on any other platform.
Kanopy includes curated film collections such as:
Human Rights
Global Studies
Issues in Education
Race, Ethnicity & Identity
The First Australians
Gender Representation in Media
Media Studies
Gender Studies
Film Studies 101
Australian Documentary
Australian Cinema
Cinema of New Zealand
Biographies
It’s free for ACU staff and students, brought to you by ACU Library.
Start watching today and expand your worldview.
Our free workshops for researchers continue, with September bringing a focus on navigating research data with clarity, confidence and respect.
Our library is getting a refresh! Stage 1 building works start on Level 2, Wednesday 19 August 2026.
The library is running a free online workshop to help you improve your Copilot prompts.
We're showcasing how ACU's Higher Degree by Research students are 'Made for More' this Mission Week.
As a long time ACU student, I’ve always used the library’s resources. Here are my top tips for first year students just getting started.
We've been working behind the scenes to make Library Search faster, smarter and easier to use, and we're excited to share what's new.
Whether you're just starting your ACU journey or have returned for another semester, we're here to help.
The library's Research Essentials classes are back for semester 2 and open for registrations.
New to ACU this semester? Welcome! Play our online orientation game to learn about the library and go in the lucky draw to receive a Kobo Libra Colour eReader.
For NAIDOC Week 2026, we invite you to explore 50 years of First Nations voices through our collections.
Major building works are taking place from August 2026 to March 2027. Stay tuned for updates.
Exams are done, assessments are in and the weather is rubbish. It's the perfect time to curl up with a classic novel!
With exams just around the corner, your campus library is a great place to help you manage study stress.
Are you a postgraduate or academic scholar with an interest in historical children's literature? Explore ACU's fellowship opportunity for 2026.
Explore resources that help you learn through a reconciliation lens.
Take time to reflect and make a visible pledge to reconciliation.
No one can study on an empty stomach. ACU Library has you covered while you prepare for exams. Come and grab a little treat on us from 1 to 19 June.
Go 'All In' for National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June 2026.
Research Essentials has wrapped up for the semester, but you can still access recordings of all our sessions through the training hub.
Did you know the library is open on weekends and after hours?
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