ACTF seals global deals for Built to Survive and MaveriX
Major acquisitions of the Emmy-winning natural history series Built to Survive and the live-action Motocross drama MaveriX are among recent sales finalised by the ACTF international distribution team.
Digital creators join the line up for the Australian Children’s Content Summit
The program for the upcoming Australian Children’s Content Summit (ACCS) will feature digital creators and representatives from the gaming industry, with new sessions focusing on the digital, YouTube and games sectors.
Australian family feature films win big at SPA Awards
The family feature films RUNT and Windcatcher have been recognised for their excellence at the 23rd annual Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards, held on the Gold Coast on the closing night of the 2025 Screen Forever conference.
Ginger and the Vegesaurs enters new era in North America
The prehistoric preschool favourite Ginger and the Vegesaurs will be available for millions of children to view in the US, after PBS secured North American rights to the series.
Space Nova S2 blasts off with interstellar launch
A lucky group of South Australian children were treated to a meet and greet with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg and a screening of brand-new episodes of Space Nova at a special launch event.
Screen Australia and ACTF Kids IP Incubator Initiative enters next phase
Eight teams have been selected to take part in the Kids IP Incubator Initiative, an Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) and Screen Australia program for children’s content makers to develop Australian IP for digital platforms.
Australian Children’s Content Summit returns for third year
Australia’s only dedicated children’s content summit, the Australian Children’s Content Summit, returns for its third year on the New South Wales’ Coffs Coast this August.
Tales from Outer Suburbia adaptation to screen at prestigious Annecy Festival
The television adaptation of Shaun Tan’s bestselling illustrated anthology Tales from Outer Suburbia has been selected to screen at the Annecy Animated Film Festival in France, which celebrates the best of international animation.
Puppetry meets politics on the set of Knee High Spies
The Victorian Minister for Creative Industries, Colin Brooks, recently went behind-the-scenes on the upcoming children’s series Knee High Spies, currently being produced in Melbourne.
Aussie kids’ content recognised with Rockie Award nominations
Preschool animation Eddie’s Lil’ Homies and family feature film Windcatcher have been recognised for their excellence with nominations in the prestigious 2025 Banff World Media Festival Rockie Awards.