RUNT follows eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her adopted stray dog, Runt, as they try to save their family farm by competing at the prestigious Krumpets Dog Show in London.
RUNT
Craig Silvey’s beloved best-selling novel leaps onto the big screen in a charming new Australian family movie. RUNT is the heartfelt and hilarious tale of eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend Runt, an adopted stray dog with remarkable abilities. In a bid to save their family farm, the two aspire to compete in the Agility Course Championships at the prestigious Krumpets Dog Show in London, whilst overcoming hurdles, obstacles and nefarious villains.
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ACTF Education
This learning resource was developed to support primary teachers and students intending to view the film. Developed for Years 3 to 6, the resource provides sequenced learning tasks suitable for a whole-class film study. These English tasks build students’ knowledge of viewing processes, including planning, monitoring, reflecting and reviewing. Behind-the-scenes materials and promotional materials are incorporated to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Join the ACTF and ACMI for a special virtual event with acclaimed Australian author and screenwriter Craig Silvey. In this engaging session, Craig will take students behind the scenes of RUNT - a heartwarming and adventurous film about eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her loyal dog Runt, as they work together to save their family farm in the country town of Upson Downs.
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The value of adaptations in the classroom
Studying book-to-screen adaptations offers students a rich opportunity to explore storytelling across different media. It encourages critical thinking as students compare how characters, themes and settings are interpreted and transformed for screen.
Students develop media literacy by examining creative choices in casting, cinematography and scriptwriting while also reflecting on how these choices shape meaning and audience engagement. Adaptations also make literature more accessible and engaging for diverse learners, offering visual and emotional context that can deepen comprehension and spark interest in reading the original text.