First Nations Experience (FNX) has acquired a range of First Nations content from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) to air in 29 states across the U.S.
Tag: ACTF
Showcase: Australian Children’s Television Foundation
March 13, 2023
Four animal friends training to be lifeguards on the idyllic Kangaroo Beach, a group of grade-five detectives solving playground mysteries and a fun park haunted by mischievous teenage ghouls: there’s something for every audience in the extensive Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) catalog.
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies Adaptation in the Works with Netflix
February 6, 2023
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies, inspired by Eddie Betts’ children’s book series, has been co-commissioned by Netflix and Australia’s National Indigenous Television (NITV).
ABC Kids Lines Up Kangaroo Beach Christmas Special
November 14, 2022
Kangaroo Beach’s Hoppy Christmas Special is slated to premiere on Australia’s ABC Kids and ABC iview on December 5.
ACTF’s Jenny Buckland
November 11, 2022
The CEO of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) discusses how the foundation has grown over the past 40 years, what it is up to now and the value it provides to the Australian industry.
MIPTV Spotlight: Australian Children’s Television Foundation
March 21, 2022
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) has a slew of new titles on offer, including the adventure drama MaveriX.
Stan & ACTF Launch Original Film Initiative
August 12, 2021
Stan and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) have put out a call for pitches in an initiative to bring original family-friendly films to the Australian streaming service.
Australian Government Commits Funding for ACTF
May 12, 2021
The Australian Government has made a commitment in the federal budget to support the Australian Children's Television Foundation's (ACTF) ongoing operational funding with A$11.9 million ($9.3 million) over the next four years.
Japan’s NHK Picks Up First Day
April 9, 2021
Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has acquired the acclaimed live-action drama series First Day from the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF).
Aussie Drama First Day Scores U.S. Deal
September 2, 2020
The children’s drama series First Day, from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), is set to stream exclusively in the U.S. on Hulu.