Development and Production News
How Trop Jr is helping build Australia's next generation of screen storytellers
After a seven-year hiatus, Trop Jr is back in 2026. Powered by the ACTF, Trop Jr gives young people a platform to develop their storytelling skills, share original ideas and experience the creative process behind screen production.
A new generation of Australian children’s screen stories in production
From a modern mermaid fable to animal influencers and a new generation of a TV classic, a remarkable slate of Australian children's content is currently in production around the country, with support from the ACTF.
Modern mermaid fable Scales enters production in Queensland
The enchanting new family film Scales has gone into production on the Queensland coast.
Emma Watkins returns to screens with Emma’s Dance Club
Production has commenced on Emma’s Dance Club, a brand-new live action series created by beloved children’s performer Emma Watkins.
Three new kids’ digital series set to hatch from ACTF and Screen Australia incubator
Three original Australian children’s series will soon be released on YouTube (Made For Kids) thanks to the Kids IP Incubator, a Screen Australia and ACTF initiative to develop Australian IP for children’s programs on digital platforms.