Siamese

27/11/2025

The much-anticipated adaptation of Shaun Tan’s illustrated anthology Tales from Outer Suburbia will premiere to Australian audiences on New Year's Day.
A breathtaking CGI series blending fantasy with reality, Tales from Outer Suburbia will be loved by the whole family.
Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZRkj50XxSLM
Airing from Thursday 1 January at 6am on ABC iviewand Sundays at 7:30pm on ABC Family.
Highly Spirited Flying Bark Productions BYUtv Siamese Screen Australia Screenwest

The much-anticipated adaptation of Shaun Tan’s illustrated anthology Tales from Outer Suburbia will premiere to Australian audiences on New Year's Day.

A breathtaking CGI series blending fantasy with reality, Tales from Outer Suburbia will be loved by the whole family.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZRkj50XxSLM

Airing from Thursday 1 January at 6am on ABC iview and Sundays at 7:30pm on ABC Family.

Highly Spirited Flying Bark Productions BYUtv Siamese Screen Australia Screenwest

21/11/2025

Tales from Outer Suburbia coming to ABC iview and ABC Kids in 2026

We were thrilled to collaborate with Flying Bark Productions and Highly Spirited on Shaun Tan’s Tales from Outer Suburbia—a project that brought together incredible talent and the joy of shaping a truly imaginative WA world.

ABC Kids Community

Prepare for something wonderful ✨

Tales From Outer Suburbia is coming to ABC iview and ABC Family in 2026!

Join Klara and Pim as they navigate a whimsical world of surreal surprises.

06/05/2025

🚀 PAID Production Assistant Attachment!
We're offering an exciting opportunity to join the team on Tales From Outer Suburbia — a brand-new animated TV series — through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program.

🎬 Based in WA? Motivated, organised, and eager to get hands-on experience in production?
This is a great chance to learn what it’s like behind the scenes on an animated series.

You’ll be supporting the production team behind the scenes — learning how a high-quality animation is made from the ground up.

✅ No animation experience needed — just a strong work ethic, good communication, and a willingness to learn.

🗓 Must be ready to start ASAP.
📩 Apply by Tuesday, 12th May.
Send your CV + a short expression of interest to: siameseopportunities(at)gmail.com

27/03/2025

🎉 Big news! Tales from Outer Suburbia is heading to Annecy International Animation Festival!

We’re beyond proud to see this uniquely Australian story brought to life on screen and showcased on the world stage. From the incredible imagination of Shaun Tan and the talented teams at Flying Bark and Highly Spirited, this series captures the wonder, mystery, and magic of suburban life.

A huge thank you to ABC Australia , Australian Children's Television Foundation, Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Screenwest, Siamese and BYUtv for working with us on this visually stunning and emotionally rich tale.

📅 If you're heading to Annecy in June, be sure to come say hi to the Barkers and experience the magic firsthand. Stay tuned for screening details!