03 Aug 2020

I’ve read over 200 responses to the Supporting Australian Stories Options Paper – so that you don’t have to. These are my takeaways.

Jenny Buckland

Part 1: This review matters to lots of people – here’s what some of them said about kids TV.

Supporting Australian Stories on Screen: The ACTF Responds to the Government's Options Paper

The future of Australian screen content, including support for children’s content, is the subject of a Commonwealth Government review. The ACTF submission argues that the children’s audience is the most important audience of all.

ACTF
16 Jul 2020

How MaveriX Gained Traction

MaveriX began as a pitch largely driven by passion. Brindle Films producer Rachel Clements shares how an idea for a show about a junior motocross academy written on a slip of scrap paper developed into action. 

Rachel Clements
01 Jul 2020

Gela Hosts “Are You Tougher” with Heart

Performer Ghenoa Gela aspires to inspire, especially kids. Her enthusiastic role as host of children’s live-action series Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? is already resonating with families watching at home.

ACTF
30 Jun 2020

My Place Author Nadia Wheatley Shares Writing Tips for Students

In a special Q&A webinar hosted by the ACTF and the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA), Nadia shared her tips for young writers to inspire those entering this year’s My Place Competition.

ACTF
19 Jun 2020

Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors? is TV for the History Books

New live-action series Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? provides valuable opportunities for co-engaging in screen content and sharing family stories with kids.

ACTF
15 Jun 2020

Ned Lander Talks Producing Animation During the Coronavirus Lockdown

How are animation producers adapting their workflow in a locked-down world? As productions across Australia are cancelled or put on hold, producers find creative ways to keep their projects moving during the worldwide Covid-19 lockdown period.

ACTF
20 May 2020