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.

Australian live-action children’s series Thalu recently premiered on NITV. In just a few short weeks, the series has piqued the interest of critics and been a popular viewing choice for families.

For co-producer and co-director, Tyson Mowarin, making children's live-action drama Thalu was an experience in capturing the spirit of a small community for a national TV audience.

A 30+ year track record of successful Australian children’s television has proven it’s possible to attract a children’s audience for quality local content — with the right mindset. The Seven Network’s decision to stop meeting its children’s television obligations has left us questioning the network’s strategy for building future audiences.

Mario Filintatzis played Marco Ponti On Series 2 of 1990s TV juggernaut, Lift Off!. In a Q&A, Mario shares his experiences acting on the hit series as a child.

Australian children’s shows have a global reputation for excellence, but are also expensive and require local network investment. Here are three ways we can encourage local production and break the policy inertia.