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28 AUG 2024
Production
Screen Australia and the ACTF to develop a kids IP incubator initiative
The initiative offers workshops, masterclasses, and funding opportunities to guide participants in crafting innovative children’s content. Applications open September 19.
26 AUG 2022
Distribution
NHK to broadcast season two of ACTF's "First Day" in Japan
The series, premiered to Australian audiences on ABC ME and in the USA, is scheduled to begin airing on Sundays this October in Japan.
5 AUG 2022
Kids & Animation
ACTF to make a record investment of $9.6 million in new children’s content
Among the Australian programs to share in the production funding are teen drama "More Than This", adventure drama series "MaveriX" and the political comedy-drama "The PM’s Daughter".
21 JUN 2022
Distribution
ACTF's "The Inbestigators" comedy series will debut on NHK in Japan
The public broadcaster has acquired the first season of the comedy mockumentary series to premiere it on 7 August every Sunday night on NHK E-tele.
17 JUN 2022
Content
Jenny Buckland: "We have a singular focus on providing the highest quality shows for Australian children"
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) has turned 40 in 2022. The CEO of the company explains its evolution, how they have adapted to kids’ current content needs, and its new content launches.