02 Apr 2019

First Day's Julie Kalceff and Evie MacDonald on Diverse Media Representation

Janine Kelly

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.

David Tiley
01 Apr 2019

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.

Lily Pavlovic
25 Mar 2019

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.

ACTF
21 Mar 2019

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.

Chris Tompkins
08 Mar 2019

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.

Melody Wilkinson
08 Mar 2019

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.

Lily Pavlovic
26 Feb 2019