Dirtgirlworld facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dirtgirlworld |
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Created by | Cate McQuillen Hewey Eustace |
Developed by | Mememe Productions |
Starring | Maree Lowes Michael Balk Krew Boylan Gibson Nolte Jason Davis |
Country of origin | Australia Canada |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of episodes | 26 |
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Executive producer(s) | Cate McQuillen Hewey Eustace Steven DeNure Beth Stevenson Jenny Lalor Daniel Besen |
Production company(s) | Mememe Productions Decode Entertainment |
Distributor | Decode Enterprises (Worldwide) BBC Worldwide (United Kingdom) Mememe Productions (Australia) |
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Original network | ABC Kids (Australia) CBC (Canada) CBeebies (UK) |
Original release | 5 October 2009 | – 2009
Dirtgirlworld is a fun animated TV series made for children. It was created in Australia by Cate McQuillen and Hewey Eustace from Mememe Productions. The show's unique look was designed by Jean Camden, James Hackett, and Cate McQuillen.
The animation was done by Hackett Films in Australia and Spin Productions in Canada. Mememe Productions (Australia) and Decode Entertainment (Canada) worked together to produce the series. Major TV channels like CBeebies (UK), the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) asked for the show to be made.
A total of 52 episodes, each lasting eleven minutes, were ordered. The show first aired on CBC in Canada on October 5, 2009. It then appeared on CBeebies in the UK on November 2, 2009. Australian viewers could watch it on ABC starting December 4, 2009. In the United States, it premiered on the Sprout channel on April 22, 2010. Today, you can still catch Dirtgirlworld on ABC Kids Australia and CBeebies Australia almost every day.
The series uses a special mix of animation styles. It combines 3D CGI animation with photomontage (which is like making pictures from many different photos) and even some live-action scenes.
Dirtgirlworld won an important award in 2013. It received the Interactive Production of the Year Award at the Screen Producers Australia Awards. This award recognized how well the show used interactive elements.
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Meet the Characters of Dirtgirlworld
The show features a group of friendly characters who love nature and adventures.
Main Characters
The two main characters are Dirtgirl and Scrapboy. They have several friends who join them on their adventures.
- Dirtgirl is voiced by Maree Lowes.
- Scrapboy is voiced by Michael Balk.
- Ken is voiced by Gibson Nolte.
- Grubby is voiced by Krew Boylan.
- Hayman is voiced by Jason Davis.
Who is Dirtgirl?
Dirtgirl is the main character of the show. She is a very nature-loving person with bright red hair. She enjoys exploring the outdoors and learning about the environment.
Awards and Music Nominations
Dirtgirlworld also received recognition for its music. The show's albums were nominated for awards.
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are major music awards in Australia. Dirtgirlworld was nominated for its children's music albums.
Year | Nominated Work | Award Category | Result | Lost To |
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2011 | Dig It | Best Children's Album | Nominated | The Wiggles - Ukulele Baby! |
2012 | Dirtgirl Rocks The Planet | Nominated | The Wiggles - Surfer Jeff |