Comedy Scriptwriting Workshops
18 August 2017
In the final session of our virtual comedy scriptwriting workshops this week, teachers and students demonstrated how much they have learnt about comedy in such a short time.
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Little Lunch App Competition: Tips & Tricks Webinar
18 August 2017
Our Little Lunch App competition is running again this year. Teachers looking for technical tips and curriculum links are invited to attend our upcoming online professional learning session on Thursday 24th August.
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Aussie Kids and TV: Tuning in Across Multiple Platforms
11 August 2017
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released new research examining the viewing habits of Australian children in a multiplatform environment.
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Australian and Children’s Screen Content Review: Consultation Paper Released
11 August 2017
Responses due by Wednesday 20 September.
The Australian and Children’s Content Review is inviting responses to a discussion paper which was released last week.
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What’s On TV? Monday 14 August – Sunday 20 August
10 August 2017
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. See what’s on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
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Jeffrey Walker on Ali’s Wedding
4 August 2017
Hear Australian director Jeffrey Walker discuss his latest feature film, Ali’s Wedding, in our recent Q&A webinar for students
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Children’s Book Week: August 19 – 26
4 August 2017
Schools, libraries and students will soon spend a week celebrating Australian children’s literature. The ACTF has a range of engaging content and resources for Children’s Book Week.
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Round The Twist's 'Bronsons' Reunite for Cinema Screening
31 July 2017
Video Junkee Festival 2017 brought together Jeffrey Walker (Bronson #2) and Mathew Waters (Bronson #3) for a one-of screening of Round The Twist episodes from Series 2 and Series 3.
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Balloon Barnyard Launches With a Bang!
31 July 2017
New pre-school animation series, Balloon Barnyard premiered on Disney Australia on the 3rd of July to great success. Since the launch, Balloon Barnyard has placed among the top 20 programs on subscription television.
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What’s On TV? Monday 31 July – Sunday 6 August
25 July 2017
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. See what’s on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
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Conference Recap: 2017 AATE/ALEA National Conference
18 July 2017
The ACTF Education team attended this year’s AATE/ALEA National Conference as both presenters and exhibitors. As always, we have come away inspired by the engaging discussions had around literacy learning and teaching.
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Schools Tree Day – 28 July 2017
18 July 2017
Teachers and students all over the country will be participating in nature care activities on 28 July 2017 as part of Schools Tree Day. Beloved children’s program Little Lunch has a perfect episode to stimulate class discussions about sustainability on the day.
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Little Lunch App Competition
18 July 2017
Following the success of last year’s competition, we will be running another Little Lunch App Competition for primary students in Term 3 this year.
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Jeffrey Walker Has His Say on #OzKidsTV to the Australian and Children's Content Review
12 July 2017
Jeffrey Walker played Bronson in the second series of Round the Twist, and went on to star in The Wayne Manifesto and Thunderstone. Now a successful film and television director, Jeffrey credits the Australian children’s television industry for starting and sustaining his career.
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“First Time” Deals for ACTF Sales
12 July 2017
With only half of 2017 behind us, it has already been a year of firsts for the ACTF International Sales team with numerous “first time” deals secured with linear broadcasters, video-on-demand platforms and sub-distributors.
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Round The Twist’s ‘Bronsons’ to be Reunited for Cinema Screening in Sydney
12 July 2017
In a trip down memory lane for nostalgic TV fans, two of the three ‘Bronsons’ from TV series Round The Twist are coming together for a special event in Sydney.
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What’s On TV? Monday 17 June – Sunday 23 June
11 July 2017
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. See what’s on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
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What’s On TV? Monday 3 July – Sunday 9 July
27 June 2017
Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. See what’s on free-to-air and pay TV this week.
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New Education Package: Indigenous Perspectives
23 June 2017
Ahead of 2017 NAIDOC Week, the ACTF has compiled a range of engaging educational content and support materials which represent the diverse experiences of Indigenous Australian children.
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Comedy Scriptwriting Workshops Update
23 June 2017
Presented in partnership with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), our entertaining series of virtual comedy scriptwriting workshops for Year 5 and 6 students wrapped up this week.
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