The Branch was administered by a number of Commonwealth government departments during its existence, changing the focus of the photographs and films, including the promotion of Australian merchandise, tourism, and immigration.

When it came under the Commonwealth Immigration Office in 1921, the Cinema Branch was expanded, and by the end of the Silent era (1927 onwards), it was making a film a week.

Film Australia Digital Learning creates projects targeted to the developing market for educational resources, primarily for delivery online.

It draws largely on the materials in Film Australia's Library, and creates opportunities for documentary filmmakers and multimedia producers in education and new media production.

Film Australia Distribution markets both National Interest Program productions and independently produced documentaries to Australian and international broadcasters, and to libraries, schools, universities and community groups.

[4] Film Australia's Digital Resource Finder[14] is a quick, convenient and easy-to-use search engine for teachers and educators.

It features FREE FOR EDUCATION video clips from Film Australia's remarkable archive—one of the nation's largest and most historically significant collections.

Clips are matched with print-friendly two-page resource sheets that include background information and engaging student research and classroom activities written by leading teachers.