Australia’s ABC, National Indigenous Television (NITV), and Screen Australia have announced a fifth season of the award-winning animated series Little J & Big Cuz, which is distributed by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.
The series, which celebrates First Nations stories and culture, is co-produced by Ned Lander Media and First Nations company Ramu Productions and financed with support from the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, VicScreen, Screen Tasmania, and the Australian Council for Educational Research.
Melinda Wearne, ABC’s head of children and family, said, “Little J & Big Cuz sits at the heart of what we do as Australia’s public broadcaster, and we’re delighted to partner with NITV once again. We’re proud to welcome a new cohort of First Nations writers and voice cast for season five, and can’t wait for the series to continue charming and delighting children across the country.”
Ramu’s CEO and producer, Jodie Bell, said, “We’re excited to be co-producing season five, and introducing yet more wonderful, new First Nations writers from across Australia to the ever-expanding world of Little J & Big Cuz.”
Dena Curtis, NITV’s head of indigenous commissioning and production, noted, “We’re proud to bring a fifth season of the award-winning Little J & Big Cuz to audiences, a series that continues to embody Black excellence and grow First Nations storytellers and performers. Grounded in truth, pride, and lived experience, it celebrates First Nations children and families through authentic and deeply resonant stories of family, friendship, community, country, and culture. NITV is honored to continue sharing these stories, providing vital representation and cultural affirmation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re also pleased to collaborate with our investment partners Screen Australia, Screen Tasmania, VicScreen, ACER, ACTF and ABC TV, alongside producers Ned Lander Media and Ramu Productions, to bring Little J and Big Cuz’s adventures to audiences.”
Currently in pre-production, the series will air on the ABC and NITV in 2027.
