Australian children's content to screen at international film festival
Four shows supported by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) have been selected to screen at the prestigious Chicago International Children's Film Festival.
The timeless success of My Place
The annual My Place Competition was inspired by the acclaimed TV series. Originally, however, My Place began as a book. Now more than 30 years old, it is still one of Australia's favourites. ... Guest article by Reading Australia Editor Jenny Ryan.
NHK to broadcast First Day S2
The second season of the award-winning live-action drama series First Day will premiere in Japan, with NHK acquiring the rights to the series.
Contemporary resources for personal development programs
Looking for new content to support your school's existing personal development program? The short film Summer's Day follows Summer as she gets her first period and responds to her changing body.
Teacher professional development: The PM's Daughter in the classroom
Join the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) and the ACTF on Thursday 8 September to explore primary and secondary learning resources created for The PM's Daughter.
Emerging creators given training pathway at the ACTF
Two emerging creators will gain invaluable experience in the world of children's television, after being selected to join the ACTF's internship program.
Interview with Mortified star, Marny Kennedy
In casting the lead role for Mortified, the ACTF auditioned hundreds of young actors across the country. They finally found their girl in Melbourne: Marny Kennedy. We sat down with Marny to find out what it was like to star in her own show at the age of 11, and how Mortified changed her life.
Series spotlight: Mortified
On the brink of adolescence, a girl's got a lot to deal with: a changing body, a flood of hormones, and maybe even the stirrings of a first crush. In Mortified, Taylor Fry is confronted by the lot. ... We're looking back on 12 of our most iconic programs. In this article, we celebrate Mortified.
Vale Philip Dalkin
The Australian television industry is mourning the death of legendary screenwriter Philip Dalkin, who passed away earlier this month.
Exciting projects in the pipeline thanks to record development investment
Book adaptations, feature length films and a new live-action comedy series from Little Lunch producers Gristmill are among the projects to be allocated ACTF development funding in 2021/22.