History
The ACTF, incorporated as a non-profit public company in March 1982, has been in operation for more than four decades. Explore our history and legacy through these articles.
Series spotlight: Little Lunch
“The Office, set in the playground,” is how creators described Little Lunch in the lead up to its launch. A heart-warming series that takes place during the 15-minute primary school morning tea break, Little Lunch broke new ground by using mockumentary format in Australian children's television for the first time.
Round the Twist exhibit open in Melbourne
Explore the iconic Round the Twist exhibit at ACMI featuring props, storyboards, and clips from the beloved children's series.
We've opened our eyes and we're flying up high by Cat Rabbit
The ACTF invited six artists to create a new work based around their relationship with Australian kids’ TV. Here, Cat Rabbit discusses how children's television impacted her childhood and inspired her work, 'We've opened our eyes and we're flying up high'.
Snapsak the Backsak by Carla McRae
The ACTF invited six artists to create a new work based around their relationship with Australian kids' TV. Here, Carla McRae discusses how children's television impacted her childhood and inspired her work, 'Snapsak the Backsak'.
Virgil by Tim Meakins
The ACTF invited six artists to create a new work based around their relationship with Australian kids' TV. Here, Tim Meakins discusses how children's television impacted his childhood and inspired his work, 'Virgil'.