Australian gov funds variety of kids projects
The ACTF will distribute US$9.2 million in funding for new kids projects over four years, while Screen Australia finances Cheeky Little s
Ginger & the Vegesaurs.
May 12, 2021
Australia’s government is rolling out a number of new funds and offsets to finance the creation of new projects and help the country’s entertainment industry grow.
The support includes US$9.2 million (AUD$11.9 million) pledged over the next four years to The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), which has previously backed
First Day and
Are You Stronger Than Your Ancestors? The nonprofit producer/distributor will unveil its first batch of new shows receiving funding next month, according to ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland.
At the turn of the century, Malaysia’s animation industry was known chiefly for its service work. Today, it is the largest creator of local content characters in Southeast Asia, according to a recent report on the region’s animation production. Its hit films and shows are exported across the region and beyond, with some securing global distribution.
This remarkable turnaround was driven by the country’s enterprising studios, which are increasingly parlaying their industry experience into original IP creation. Credit is also due to the government agency Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a tireless champion of Malaysian animation, which provides a range of financial and professional support to artists and producers. (For more information on MDEC’s initiatives, read our recent article on the organization.)