Bluey gets second series, parents in heaven

Named after an obsolete board game, Ludo has become an internationally financed supplier of kids' shows - all powered by its unique, whimsical style.
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The Bluey gang is a transgenerational passion – if dog films work, a whole family of pooches should be mega. And this one definitely passes the Barkdel Test. Image: ABC

In around nine years, Queensland’s Ludo Studios has gone from a single quirky short to a key staff of forty, celebrating two Emmys, a string of international partnerships and the runaway success of the kids’ animation show Bluey.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.