Development and Production News
Whale Shark Jack makes a splash at Parliament House
The ACTF and Stan celebrated their partnership at Parliament House on Tuesday night, as guests gathered for the world premiere of the new family feature film Whale Shark Jack.
Whale Shark Jack to air this Easter
The stunning new family film Whale Shark Jack, made as part of the partnership between Stan and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, will premiere Thursday 2 April.
School’s back! Little Lunch returns with a brand-new class
The ABC, BBC and ACTF are thrilled to announce Little Lunch: New Class, a brand-new chapter of the smash-hit children’s series from Gristmill, the producers behind The Inbestigators.
Trop Jr back for 2026
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation and Trop Jr have joined forces to give children the opportunity to enter Australia’s biggest short film competition for kids.
Boxing Day premiere for new Ginger and the Vegesaurs
A new episode of beloved preschool animation Ginger and the Vegesaurs will air this Boxing Day on ABC Kids and iview, with a brand-new season to follow in January.