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April 23rd 2021

New Sales and Award Milestones for First Day

Its been success after success for Australian childrens drama First Day, following a sale to NHK in Japan, a Canadian premiere on CBC and a 2021 GLAAD Media award win for most 'Outstanding Kids & Family Programming' series.

April 20th 2021

Nominees Announced for BANFF Rockie Awards

Three Australian childrens series have been nominated for this years prestigious BANFF World Media Festival Rockie Awards.

April 15th 2021

First Day Wins GLAAD Media Award

Australian children’s drama First Day has won a 2021 GLAAD Media award for most 'Outstanding Kids & Family Programming' series.

April 15th 2021

First Day Wins GLAAD Media Award

Australian childrens drama First Day has won a 2021 GLAAD Media award for most 'Outstanding Kids & Family Programming' series.

March 5th 2021

Which Are the Latest Projects to Receive ACTF Development Funding?

The year is off to a great start with six projects receiving ACTF development funding in the first few months of 2021.