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FIRSTS First Day ’ s
from TV Kids March 2023
by World Screen
producer showcased how the Australian live-action series First Day is breaking barriers in its representation of transgender kids.
Read the recap here.
—Julie Kalceff
Children’s television has such an impact on kids. It’s how they view the world. And if they don’t see themselves on screen, it impacts how they feel about themselves. It goes a long way toward creating their self-esteem. I think children’s television has a great, important role in not only diverse representation, but also representation in a way that creates an environment where people can start conversations and see what best behavior is and how they should be acting.”
We knew that it wasn’t enough just to tell the coming-out story. We want to show what it’s like to live as a trans girl once you are out. And that story continues. The financing was a lot more difficult within Australia to put together. We approached Hulu, knowing their enthusiasm for the first series, and they were amazingly supportive in putting up part of the financing. We were able to complete production and put the series out to the world.” —Kirsty
Stark