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Explore Australian stories on screen with ACTF events and resources in 2026.

World Design Day

World Design Day

World Cartoon Day

World Cartoon Day

October 21, 2026

Events

Resources

Content

Trop Jr shortlist announced

Tune in to find out the 2026 Trop Jr shortlisted films. Trop Jr is Australia’s biggest short film competition for young people aged 15 and under. Part of Tropfest, one of the world’s most well-known short film festivals, Trop Jr gives young filmmakers the chance to share their creativity with the world.

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Curated Collections

Themed ACTF content for your classroom

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Age Level: All Year Levels

Study Areas: English, Health and Physical Education, The Arts

This clip collection is designed to help students understand and practice respectful communication, focusing on concepts of consent, bodily autonomy and personal boundaries. Using clips from Australian children’s television content, students work through activities that build their awareness of how to ask for, give, and deny permission.

Living Things

Living Things

Age Level: Suitable for Years 3-6

Study Areas: Science, The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Sciences

Combining ocean science knowledge with imagination and creativity, this resource unpacks the pre-production process of designing and developing the entertaining characters and fantastical creatures from The Deep.

First Nations Perspectives

First Nations Perspectives

Age Level: F-10

Study Areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

NAIDOC week is an opportunity to highlight First Nations perspectives in the classroom. In 2023, the NAIDOC Week theme is For Our Elders. We acknowledge the continued achievements, contributions, and knowledges of Elders in our communities.