First Day and Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? Receive Top Prizes at CICFF
First Day and Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? have taken out first and second prize respectively in the Live Action Television category at the 37th Chicago International Film Festival.
What's On TV? Monday 23 November – Sunday 29 November
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
5 Kids' TV Series Based on Children's Books
We all enjoy engaging with stories that mirror our own experiences of the world – whether on the page or screen. These five children's series allow teachers to explore loved Australian stories through both printed and visual texts.
Supporting Students through School Transitions
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. ACTF content will help students learn about the new environments, relationships, routines and expectations of their next step in schooling.
DisRupted: Three Short Films about Disability
Kickstart classroom conversations about disability and inclusion with the DisRupted series.
NT Teachers, Access ACTF Series Through eLearn
New release and classic ACTF series are now available to Northern Territory educators through the Department of Education's new eLearn site.
New Release: Rocky & Me Teaching Toolkit
Rocky & Me follows the story of Stella, an 11-year old girl living with cerebral palsy. When Stella gets her first wheelchair, she also gains freedom and independence. Year 5 and 6 teachers, examine the film's themes with our free curriculum-mapped resource.
Explore the General Capabilities with Emmy-Winning Series, Hardball
In a virtual ceremony held last month, children's series Hardball won the 2020 International Emmy Award for best ‘Kids: Live-Action' series. The latest in a long list of awards, this prize reaffirms what Australian primary students and teacher already know: it's a ripper of a show.
Four Kids' Series to Stream This NAIDOC Week
Learn about Indigenous culture, history and languages with these ACTF-supported series.
Hardball Wins Prestigious Japan Prize
Hardball, produced by Northern Pictures, has continued its unstoppable 2020 awards momentum by taking home this year's prestigious NHK Japan Prize as the best program in the Primary age category.