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Horace in Slow Motion

wins Best Short award

The second series of Horace in Slow Motion has won the Best Shorts award at the Best Shorts Competition in California.

Trop Jr 2012

A Juicy Competition for Young Filmmakers

Trop Jr – the world’s largest short film festival for kids, by kids – is inviting young filmmakers to unleash their creativity on the big screen.

My Place 2

On Air

My Place Series 2 has won the AACTA for Best Children's Television Program!

Congratulations to Penny Chapman and team for the win.

Dance Academy

Nominated for Kidscreen Award

Dance Academy has been nominated for a Kidscreen Award in the Best Non-Animated or Mixed Series category.

Mal.com on ABC3

On Air

"This is a show that treats children as what they are - sophisticated viewers willing to analyse (and ridicule) anything they see on TV."

-Louise Schwartzkoff, The Guide, SMH
October 23-30, 2011

You're Skitting Me

in Production

You're Skitting Me is an exciting new scripted sketch comedy currently in production in Melbourne, produced by Wendy Harmer and Jigsaw Entertainment, with the ACTF.

Worldwide Program Sales

ACTF children's programs are shown in more than 100 countries around the world. Our respected and popular shows appeal to children from many different cultures and backgrounds.

To learn more visit Worldwide Program Sales to browse the entire catalogue and meet our team – and visit us in person at MIPTV, MIPCOM and the Asia TV Forum each year.

Education

Media and television are important teaching tools. Our education team works closely with educators to produce an extensive range of teaching resources.

Visit the Education section to access free resources, learn more about using media in the classroom, read case studies and meet our team. You can purchase education resources from our Shop.

Our Mission

The ACTF is committed to providing Australian children with entertaining media made especially for them.

To achieve this, we provide funding to Australian producers and contribute to policy development in the children's television space.

Visit Kids Zone to discover when our programs are on TV.