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ACTF News

Cameras ready to roll on family feature film RUNT with all-star cast

A feature film based on the best-selling Craig Silvey novel Runt will soon commence production with an incredible all-star Australian cast including Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman and Jack Thompson.

Round the Twist musical to hit the stage in 2024

A live-action stage musical based on the iconic Aussie kids’ show Round The Twist will make its theatrical debut next year.

New study finds cultural impacts of Australian kids’ TV last decades

New research has found the most memorable and loved Australian children’s shows combine the “ordinary” with the “strange”, with Round the Twist topping the list of most-loved childhood favourites.

Jessica Mauboy joins the cast of ACTF and Stan family film Windcatcher

Windcatcher, the first film to be made as part of a landmark partnership between Stan and the ACTF, has commenced production, featuring a talented cast which includes Jessica Mauboy.

Aussie kids’ TV shines on the international stage

Three series supported by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation have been recognised for their excellence with an International Emmy nomination and two local winners ahead of the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

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