How Child Stars Use Kids' TV to Fast-track Their Careers
You could be forgiven for thinking Australia’s biggest export is iron ore, wheat or meat – and in dollar terms, you’d be right. But how do you put a price cultural exports? Particularly, our nation’s stunning wealth of local talent. Children’s TV is just the beginning for many of our leading lights.
Nikolai Nikolaeff's Journey from Kids' TV to the International Stage
Crash Zone’s Nikolai Nikolaeff revisits the world of OzKidsTV and tells us how kids' TV kick-started his international career. “It’s a cultural treasure, this place… kids around the world need content like this to learn to interact with each other and to develop as people. I think it’s really important.”
Why Is Australian Children’s Content So Important?
Although Australian children’s television is the most vulnerable form of Australian content, it has the best story to tell and provides the greatest public benefit. Here’s why Australian children’s television is so important.
Embark on a TV-Inspired Adventure These School Holidays
You’ll be surprised how much movie magic you can find in your own backyard.
The Invisible Australian Christmas
Why is it that Australian preschoolers spend their hot December days watching snowy fields and frosty snowmen on TV, when we’re really spending our holidays around barbecues, at the beach, or playing cricket in the backyard? This festive season, we’re wishing for more local experiences of Christmas represented on screen.
ACTF Education: A Year in Review
2018 was a bumper year for diverse new ACTF content, curriculum resources, professional development, student webinars and school participation in the My Place Story Writing and Little Lunch App competitions.
Australia Is Not Alone in Navigating the Future of Kids’ TV
Across the globe, children’s television is entering uncharted territory. As countries approach the same crossroads, it’s time to draw upon our shared experiences to pave a path forward for the future. A new world for kids’ TV is out there – let’s explore it together, writes ACTF Research and Executive Assistant, Julia Fimiani.