All for Kids (2008)

All for Kids is a half-hour pre-school television series produced by Media Farm, commissioned by the Seven Network with Southern Star Group responsible for the international distribution on Series 1. The second series of All For Kids is being distributed by Talefinn Entertainment and Media Farm. The first episode was broadcast on the Seven Network on 11 November 2008 at 11am, and ran for 40 episodes. The premise of the program places kids firmly in charge: it’s a show made for kids, by kids. It is the first significant Australian, wholly original half-hour series featuring presenters aged between six and eight years. Hosts Karl and Keira, chef Lindsay, gardener Madi, craft expert Christian,scientist Jameson.The show also has some guests like Sophie Hensler, Liam Kingston, Bill Willamson and many more.They take the audience "on a journey into their lives by demonstrating how to cook, garden, do science and make stuff... their way". The show encourages children to do activities with their parents. The series also features Mark Travers, a song writer/musician, who teaches kids about the alphabet through music, song and animation. The program is shot on Panasonic P2 HD cameras, which provide crisp, bright and colourful images. The first series filmed hand held and this offers a natural feel rather than being too staged. A steadicam was used in Series 2 The kids natural performances are much more important than perfect framing and the hand-held feel makes the viewers believe that this could take place in their homes.