Your Chance to Interview The Unlisted Cast and Creator
On Thursday 27 August, the ACTF will host a live Q&A webinar with Justine Flynn (creator of The Unlisted), and actors Miah Madden, Ved Rao, and Vrund Rao. What do you and your students want to know about this thrilling drama series?
What's On TV? Monday 3 August – Sunday 9 August
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Hardball Bounces into the UK
Australia's favourite handball team is heading to the UK, with the BBC acquiring UK rights to the award-winning comedy series Hardball for screening on its children's channel CBBC.
Thalu's Soundtrack Released Worldwide
The original television soundtrack composed by Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan, including the Thalu theme song, is now available.
What's On TV? Monday 27 July – Sunday 2 August
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children's television series. See what's on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
Register Your Class for The Unlisted Creator and Cast Webinar
Upper primary and secondary students are invited to participate in our live The Unlisted Creator & Cast Webinar with director and executive producer Justine Flynn and cast members Miah Madden Ved Rao and Vrund Rao on August 27.
Judging Commenced for the 2020 My Place Competition
Presented in partnership between ALEA (Australian Literacy Educators' Association) and the ACTF, this year's My Place Competition received a record 3200 entries from young writers across the country.
ACTF Resources for Remote Learning
With remote learning recommencing in parts of Victoria, many educators and families are seeking content and resources to support learning at home. The ACTF recommends the following free and low-cost resources for children of all ages.
New to the ACTF Shop: Thalu and Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?
The latest additions to the ACTF Shop include a fantasy series in which a group of Indigenous kids attempt to save their country from a mysterious dust cloud, and a living history series that pits kids against extraordinary children from the past.
Groundbreaking Series First Day Heads to the UK
The ACTF has secured a deal with UK public broadcaster BBC for children’s series First Day. The live action drama will broadcast on BBC’s children’s channel, CBBC.
The ground-breaking drama series First Day follows transgender teen, Hannah Bradford’s first year of high school. Not only does Hannah have to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school and new friendships, but also find the courage to live as her most authentic self.
The new...