My Place Author Nadia Wheatley Shares Writing Tips for Students
In a special Q&A webinar hosted by the ACTF and the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA), Nadia shared her tips for young writers to inspire those entering this year’s My Place Competition.
Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors? is TV for the History Books
New live-action series Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? provides valuable opportunities for co-engaging in screen content and sharing family stories with kids.
Ned Lander Talks Producing Animation During the Coronavirus Lockdown
How are animation producers adapting their workflow in a locked-down world? As productions across Australia are cancelled or put on hold, producers find creative ways to keep their projects moving during the worldwide Covid-19 lockdown period.
What Critics are Saying about Thalu
Australian live-action children’s series Thalu recently premiered on NITV. In just a few short weeks, the series has piqued the interest of critics and been a popular viewing choice for families.
Small Town, Big Production: How Pilbara Series Thalu was Made
For co-producer and co-director, Tyson Mowarin, making children's live-action drama Thalu was an experience in capturing the spirit of a small community for a national TV audience.
Are Legacy Broadcasters Digging Their Own Graves?
A 30+ year track record of successful Australian children’s television has proven it’s possible to attract a children’s audience for quality local content — with the right mindset. The Seven Network’s decision to stop meeting its children’s television obligations has left us questioning the network’s strategy for building future audiences.
Mario Filintatzis’s Lift Off! Memories
Mario Filintatzis played Marco Ponti On Series 2 of 1990s TV juggernaut, Lift Off!. In a Q&A, Mario shares his experiences acting on the hit series as a child.