ACTF children’s content takes off worldwide
Programs from the ACTF’s extensive catalogue have been in high demand this year, with content acquired by broadcasters and streamers in Europe, North America, the United Kingdom and the Pacific Islands.
Venice TV Festival and Japan Prize honour Tales from Outer Suburbia
The animated adaptation of Shan Tan’s Tales from Outer Suburbia has been recognised for its excellence with two major international accolades in as many days.
Program spotlight: Knee High Spies
Imagine a world where toys come alive and embark on secret missions while their owners’ backs are turned. That’s the premise of Knee High Spies.
A new generation of Australian children’s screen stories
From a modern mermaid fable and a world where toys have a life of their own, to animal content creators and a new generation of a TV classic, a remarkable slate of Australian children's content will soon be added to the ACTF catalogue, ready to entertain audiences worldwide.
Whale Shark Jack makes international waves
Whale Shark Jack will soon be available to audiences in several territories across Europe and North America, following a string of international sales to broadcasters.
Trop Jr is back! Submissions now open for 2026
After a seven-year hiatus, Australia’s largest short film festival for kids is back, giving young Australians a national platform to share stories, gain filmmaking skills, and have a chance to see their work celebrated on the big screen.
How Trop Jr is helping build Australia's next generation of screen storytellers
After a seven-year hiatus, Trop Jr is back in 2026. Powered by the ACTF, Trop Jr gives young people a platform to develop their storytelling skills, share original ideas and experience the creative process behind screen production.
Netflix nabs the Caper Crew
The live-action comedy series Caper Crew, produced by Easy Tiger for the ABC, is set to entertain audiences across the world, with the ACTF selling the global rights to the program to Netflix (excluding Australia).
A new generation of Australian children’s screen stories in production
From a modern mermaid fable to animal content creators and a new generation of a TV classic, a remarkable slate of Australian children's content is currently in production around the country, with support from the ACTF.
Mission accepted: Cameras roll on Knee High Spies Season 2
Preschoolers and their families can look forward to all new adventures from the Knee High Spies, with a second season of the award-winning series now in production in Melbourne.