First Day's Julie Kalceff and Evie MacDonald on Diverse Media Representation
ACTF Education's live webinars enable teachers and students Australia-wide to connect with industry professionals and expertise, regardless of their school’s location. In our most recent video conference, students from around the country met First Day writer / director Julie Kalceff, and lead actress Evie MacDonald. Here's what was discussed in this compelling Q&A.
Greens in Fighting Mood, ALP in Hiding on Screen Industry Reform
At last one political party supports the screen sector with concrete proposals - and it is the one party which is effectively useless. But the government might do a Fagin to our Oliver Twist on budget night, writes Screenhub's David Tiley.
Comedy With Heart: Hardball Shows Us a Real, Contemporary Father-son Relationship
Upcoming live-action, fish-out-of-water comedy, Hardball, begins this April on the ABC. With it comes a father-son relationship with a lot of heart. Sydneysiders will be able to spot a range of familiar locations in Hardball. The series is filmed and set in Sydney's western suburbs and features its diverse local communities.
IMDB and Wikipedia are Wrong: Round The Twist did NOT Premiere 30 Years Ago this April
A whole year off the mark, how is it that the Internet has got Round The Twist's 30-year anniversary so wrong — and why can no one remember when this iconic program went to air? It’s because in Australia, Round The Twist was buried. Here’s the story behind it.
Kids' TV: A Force for Good
"I've been struck by how much consideration the kids' industry gives to being a force for good." The ACTF's Legal Manager Chris Tompkins reflects on his experience of #Kidscreen19.
Mustangs FC Kicks Goals for Gender Equality
This International Women's Day, we're focusing on Mustangs FC - a great example of the positive impact that the media can have in representing the audience, encouraging equality and championing change.
How Child Stars Use Kids' TV to Fast-track Their Careers
You could be forgiven for thinking Australia’s biggest export is iron ore, wheat or meat – and in dollar terms, you’d be right. But how do you put a price cultural exports? Particularly, our nation’s stunning wealth of local talent. Children’s TV is just the beginning for many of our leading lights.