Effective support for local children’s content is more critical than ever, argues ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland.
A slew of First Nations titles produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation will air in 29 states across the US after being acquired by First Nations Experience, a North American channel devoted to Native American and World Indigenous content.
Federal ministers Tony Burke and Michelle Rowland have decried the lack of investment in local programming, particularly children's, among commercial broadcasters following the release of ACMA data.
The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) is lobbying for local children's content to have its own app on smart TVs and other devices in order to become more discoverable.
The commercial free-to-air networks and Foxtel are major beneficiaries of the Federal Government's package of measures to help sustain Australian media businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) is continuing to work closely with streaming platforms to build a new path for the kids sector, announcing a new partnership with Netflix that will fund the development of two new original Australian children’s series.
"It’s going to be a huge extension of our existing programs – we’ll be able to offer more of everything - and we’re aiming to be as nimble and flexible as possible."