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January 27th 2015

The Flamin’ Thongs wins AACTA Award

The comedy-animation The Flamin’ Thongs has won the AACTA Award for ‘Best Children’s Television Series’ at the 4th Annual AACTA Awards Ceremony.

December 12th 2014

Asian Television Award winners

Three ACTF supported productions have won awards at the 19th Asian Television Awards.

December 8th 2014

Chance wins at Trop Jr

At a humid and slightly wet Trop Jr on Sunday 7 December, Paige Bebee from Victoria took out the competition with her short film Chance. Chance is about a young girl who makes all her decisions for a day by tossing a coin.

November 27th 2014

Multi-award nominations for MY:24 app

The MY:24 app is being recognised on the national and international stage after it was recently announced as a finalist in the 2015 iKids Awards and shortlisted for the 2015 AIMIA Awards.

November 27th 2014

ACTF titles make Kidscreen Awards shortlist

Four ACTF supported titles have been shortlisted for the 2015 Kidscreen Awards in the Programming category; Bushwhacked, World Animal Championships, Nowhere Boys and Dance Academy - Series 3.