Little J & Big Cuz writer honoured with AWGIE
An episode of the much-loved preschool series Little J & Big Cuz has been recognised for its excellence with writer Samuel Nuggin-Paynter winning an Australian Writers' Guild Award.
ACTF networking event
South Australian screen practitioners were given a unique opportunity to learn more about the children's market at an ACTF event in Adelaide, hosted by the South Australian Film Corporation.
The ACTF publishes its 2021-22 Annual Report
The 2021-22 financial year was a bumper year for the ACTF with a total production commitment of more than $8 million and over $1 million spent on development.
More Than This sweeps international children's film festival
The ground-breaking teen drama series More Than This has been recognised for its excellence with first prize wins in two categories at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.
ACTF's April Phillips recognised for excellence in digital industries
A valued member of the ACTF Learning team, April Phillips, has been named Rising Star of the Year at the prestigious 2022 Women in Digital Awards.
First episodes of the ACTF's Even More Than This teen podcast available now
The ACTF, in collaboration with Queer Town, has produced a brand-new teen podcast exploring the complicated journey of teenage life through the hit television series, More Than This.
Classroom-based water safety resource to compliment F-2 swimming lessons
In Kangaroo Beach, four young animal friends, Pounce, Gemma, Neville and Frizzy, spend an action-packed summer training as junior cadets with their lifeguard heroes. Our F-2 teaching resource forefronts the water safety messages in the series.
ACTF MIPCOM wrap up
Last month, the ACTF sales team returned to MIPCOM for the first time since 2019, launching eight series to international broadcasters. Here, Roberta Di Vito and Tim Hegarty reflect on their experience.
Series spotlight: First Day
On Hannah Bradford's first day of high school, she experiences all the usual excitement and fear associated with this transition, but her first day is especially significant: Hannah is transgender, and it's the first time she will wear a girl's school uniform and go by her chosen name, rather than the boy's name she was given at birth.
Outstanding kids' content recognised by AACTA
A range of quality children's programs have been recognised for their excellence with 2022 AACTA Award nominations. ...