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ABC Revives Race Around the World for 2026 With Casting Now Open

The reboot seeks solo Australian filmmakers for a 100-day, 10-country filmmaking challenge.

Overview

  • Applications close at 9:00am AEDT on 22 December 2025.
  • Eligible applicants must be 18 or over, be Australian citizens or permanent residents, and be available to shoot between April and August 2026.
  • Selected participants will travel solo to produce 10 short films across 10 countries in 100 days, shooting and editing on the road.
  • Endemol Shine Australia will produce the series, with ABC’s Rachel Millar and ESA’s Peter Newman publicly endorsing the return.
  • A pre-shoot training bootcamp may be required for successful applicants, with exact dates and details to be confirmed later.