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New to the ACTF and available now
Jul 16, 2024
New to the ACTF and available now

A heartwarming live-action family film and an animated preschool series about friendship and kindness are now available to acquire from the growing ACTF catalogue.

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Windcatcher

Windcatcher follows the unlikely friendship between Percy Boy, newcomer Keithy Cobb and the spirited Daisy Hawkins, as they band together to take the local school sports day title from a group of grade five bullies in their small country town.

But as Percy Boy trains with the help of his mates, he then discovers his supernatural ability to see Lost Souls – a gift passed down from his grandfather. Percy Boy must overcome his fears, prove his resilience and become a force to be reckoned with.

View the trailer here.

Running time: 80 minutes

Production company: Unless Pictures and Every Cloud Productions

Genre: Drama, live action, telemovies and features

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Eddie’s Lil’ Homies

Eddie’s Lil’ Homies follows eight-year-old Eddie and his ragtag group of friends on their playground adventures as they navigate the fun and challenges of friendship. Outside of home and away from school, their friends are family and the playground is their universe.

It’s a world of competition, imagination and fantasy, where anything and everything is possible, where imaginary friends can be real, games of rock paper scissors can take on stupendous importance, and kindness, empathy and a good rap can help put anything right.

View the trailer here.

Running time: 10 x 12 minutes

Production company: Betts Promotions, Highly Spirited

Genre: Animation, preschool

Please contact the ACTF Sales team at sales@actf.com.au for further information.

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