Series spotlight: Dance Academy
A fairytale series featuring dance, drama and music, set against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour: Dance Academy was aspirational viewing at its best. What began as a casual chat between two colleagues over a drink resulted in 65 episodes across three series, a feature film and worldwide success.
“Not suitable for television”: how the ACTF’s faith in Round the Twist led to a successful global distribution business
The ACTF distributes children’s content all over the world and is renowned for its broad and unique catalogue of high-quality programs. But were it not for the refusal of international sales agents to take on the “rude” and “risky” Round the Twist, the ACTF’s global sales business may not exist.
And the winner is… Australian children’s television!
A range of Australian children’s shows supported by the ACTF have been recognised for their excellence, with a number of wins and nominations for national and international awards.
Crazy Fun Park headlines extensive ACTF offering at MIPCOM
The ACTF international distribution team will return to MIP Junior and MIPCOM over the next two weeks for the first time since 2019, launching eight series to international broadcasters.
Judging commences for the 2022 My Place Competition
Presented by the ACTF, Reading Australia and ABC Education, this year’s My Place Competition received over 900 entries from young writers across the country.