30 Sep 2019

Suzanne Ryan: Producer Profile

ACTF

SLR Productions has announced the cast for its futuristic series, Space Nova. But what does it take to get to this point? Come behind the scenes to find out about the extraordinary three-year journey to develop and finance a children’s series.

Kids’ Sports Dramas Go Beyond the Scoreboard

Seeing new and diverse sporting stories, both in real life and on screen, can play an important role in encouraging young Aussies to follow their sporting dreams.

Lily Pavlovic
20 Sep 2019

Kids’ TV and EdTech: Bridging the Distance Divide

Our virtual learning experiences highlight the ACTF’s role in media, culture and education.

Janine Kelly
13 Sep 2019

The Inbestigators: Teaching Kids to Get Facts Right

In a world of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’, The Inbestigators models curiosity and critical thinking for kids.

Lily Pavlovic
03 Sep 2019

Australian Stories: How Local Children’s Content Shapes Identities

Local content has the power to shape children’s personal identities, their collective national identity, and their relationships with others.

Janine Kelly
26 Aug 2019

Building Cultural Competence through Children’s Content

Quality local content provides vicarious experiences that build children’s intercultural understanding, explains ACTF Curriculum Officer Janine Kelly.

Janine Kelly
16 Aug 2019

Feeling Seen on Screen: Why Australian Teen TV is So Important

Classic Aussie teen drama Heartbreak High was a shared cultural experience for the generation of Australians that grew up watching it. How did it manage to get under our skin and find a special place in our hearts, and why is this so important? Writer and Heartbreak High aficionado Jenna Guilluame laments the absence of Australian teen drama today, and the missed opportunity this represents.

Jenna Guillaume
14 Aug 2019