The ACTF Releases 2019 – 2020 Annual Report

The ACTF has released its Annual Report, outlining its corporate governance, production funding, education, outreach and financial performance for 2019 - 20. During the financial year the ACTF committed $2,230,000 to production investment via distribution advances and equity. Hardball – Series 2 and MaveriX were unable to go into production as scheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic; but work on the third series of Little J and Big Cuz continued, with animators wor...

First Day, Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? Win 2020 ATOM Awards

First Day (Epic Films) and Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? (Flying Kite and Sticky Pictures) have received 2020 ATOM Awards for Best Children's Television Program and Best Factual Television Series respectively.

What's On TV? Monday 14 December – Sunday 20 December

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.

First Day Wins Prestigious Rose d'Or Award

Four-part Australian children's drama First Day (Epic Films) has been awarded a prestigious Rose d'Or Award for best Children and Youth Series.

Coming Soon: New Content and Resources for Your 2021 Classroom

Upcoming ACTF series and resources will support you in teaching HASS, Science, HPE, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in an engaging way.

Our Top 5 Education Resources

Our latest numbers are in, showing the five most viewed ACTF support materials during Term Four. Could these popular teaching resources be used in your classroom in 2021?

Kids' Shows to Stream in the Final Weeks of School

Whether you're looking for old favourites, seasonal viewing or to discover a new gem, ABC iview is currently streaming children's series that you'll love as much as your students do.

Thalu Composers Win APRA AMCOS Screen Music Award

Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan have received the ‘Best Music for Children's Television' prize at this year's APRA AMCOS Screen Music Awards for Episode 5 of children's adventure-drama series Thalu.

Nominees Announced for 2021 Kidscreen Awards

Australian children's series First Day, The Unlisted, Bluey and The Strange Chores have been nominated for 2021 Kidscreen Awards.

Who Got Funded by the ACTF in a Bumper Year for the Development of Australian Children's Television?

The ACTF has received a record number of applications for development support in 2020 and committed over $500,000 across the year, to support the development of film and television projects which aim to engage, stimulate and entertain Australian children.