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ACTF News

Series spotlight: My Place

With 26 episodes spanning hundreds of years, My Place is one of the most ambitious children’s television series in Australian TV history. Based on the picture book, the TV adaptation has become a timeless classic and left an indelible footprint in educational settings.

Australian children’s content to screen at international film festival

Four shows supported by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) have been selected to screen at the prestigious Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.

The timeless success of My Place

The annual My Place Competition was inspired by the acclaimed TV series. Originally, however, My Place began as a book. Now more than 30 years old, it is still one of Australia’s favourites.

Guest article by Reading Australia Editor Jenny Ryan. 

NHK to broadcast First Day S2

The second season of the award-winning live-action drama series First Day will premiere in Japan, with NHK acquiring the rights to the series.

Contemporary resources for personal development programs

Looking for new content to support your school’s existing personal development program? The short film Summer’s Day follows Summer as she gets her first period and responds to her changing body.

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