ACTF News

More Awards
Nov 23, 2017
More Awards

Produced by Gristmill, the Little Lunch specialThe Nightmare Before Graduation' recently won the Japan Prize for Best Primary Series, and is also a finalist in the Kids TV Movie/Mini-Series category at the upcoming 6th International Emmy Kids Awards, with the winners to be announced in April next year.

And the awards for the creators of Little Lunch don’t end there - with the special 'The Halloween Horror Story' very recently winning First Prize in the Live-Action Television Category (as selected by Professional Jury) at the 2017 Chicago International Children's Film Festival. A huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew!


Heidi Arena accepts the award for Best Primary Series in Tokyo. 

Actress Heidi Arena, who plays the beloved Mrs. Gonsha, travelled to Tokyo to accept the Japan Prize award on behalf of Gristmill producers Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope (Upper Middle Bogan, Now Add Honey), who were of course thrilled with the result.

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Come Visit the ACTF at ATF

The ACTF will join forces next week with ABC Commercial, Beyond Distribution, Escapade Media and Fred Media at the Australia Pavillion at the Asian Television Forum (ATF), Singapore.  
November 23rd 2017

USA’s FNX Acquires ACTF-Supported Indigenous Series

Following the ACTF’s visit to Cannes trade festival MIPCOM, USA broadcaster First Nations Experience (FNX) has acquired a series of ACTF-supported Indigenous titles. 
November 16th 2017

Little Lunch Series and Resources Available in Victoria’s FUSE Portal

ACTF Education is excited to announce that Victorian teachers and students with log in access to the state’s FUSE portal can now access all 26 Little Lunch episodes, along with support materials mapped to the Victorian Curriculum. 
November 16th 2017

ACTF content for school transitions… including a giveaway!

With the end of the school year fast approaching, many teachers are seeking resources that help students process the transition to a new year level or school, such as the Little Lunch graduation special