Latest news of actf
28 AUG 2025
Kids & Animation
ABC, Screen Australia, and ACTF greenlighted two new children's series
The upcoming series, “The Disposables” and “Thirtypop,” signal major investments in Australian children’s content, with strong production partnerships and international distribution potential.
17 JUN 2025
Kids & Animation
British actress Dawn French joins "Tales from Outer Suburbia" animated project
Produced by Highly Spirited and Flying Bark and distributed by ACTF, the series, adapted from Shaun Tan’s bestselling, will air on the ABC in Australia and BYUtv in the USA.
9 APR 2025
Kids & Animation
Screen Australia and ACTF Kids IP Incubator Initiative enters next phase
Experienced and emerging creatives have been selected for a three-month program that includes an in person workshop, online masterclasses and a grant of up to $20,000 to develop their projects.
30 AUG 2024
Production
Australia's ABC to produce four new children’s shows
The programs, three animations and one live action hybrid are all original titles and will be highlights of the ABC’s Children’s content slate in 2025 and beyond. They will be part of the offerings for 2025 and 2026.
6 AUG 2024
Trade Shows
"RUNT" screen adaptation to premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival
Based on hit novel with the same name and finaced by ACTF, the films is distributed locally and internationally by Studiocanal.