Esben Storm: A Legacy that Lives on
Esben Storm was an actor, screenwriter, television and film director. He left an extraordinary legacy and a meaningful impact on Australian television and its audience, particularly for children.
A Voyage through Time: Australian Children's Sci-Fi
Sci-fi series are able to whisk audiences away from their normal lives and transport them to amazing, alternative worlds. Let's travel back to the peak of Aussie kids' sci-fi to explore what makes this genre so stellar.
Morris Gleitzman on Why Young People Need Stories More than Ever
Beloved Australian children’s author, Morris Gleitzman, began telling stories for children via television, before he moved to books. Whether for screen or print, he has always written stories from the heart. Now, he’s sharing his love for storytelling, and encouraging young Australians to do the same.
Open Sesame: Treasure Lies in Australian Content
A campaign has been launched to bring US juggernaut Sesame Street to the Sunshine State. But why try to tap into American series when we have internationally-recognised, quality-made, local children's programming on our own shores?
Peter and Janine Bring Actors Back to School
In this Q&A with the ACTF’s Head of Education, Peter Maggs and Curriculum Officer, Janine Kelly, we learn how the ACTF Education team connect schools with the stars.
Producer Profile: Lah-Lah Productions
If you were to ask a young, Aussie, music-mad child, they’d quickly tell you Lah-Lah is a pretty big deal. Whether it's encouraging children to get up and dance with Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band, or producing television programs that bring music to the screen, producers Tina and Mark Harris have been busy building something special.
Roberta and Tim Divvy Up the World
In this Q&A with International Sales Managers, Roberta Di Vito and Tim Hegarty, we learn how the ACTF Sales Team work together to sell Australian television series across the globe.