The series was created by Australian author Jacqueline Harvey, a teacher and former Deputy Head of Junior School and Director of Development at Abbotsleigh.
[12] In June 2016, the Nine Network commissioned a 26-episode animated series based on the novels, to be co-produced by SLR Productions and ZDF Enterprises.
[13] Two years later, it was revealed that the project had evolved into an 80-minute animated telemovie, which was beginning production under the name of Alice-Miranda Shines Bright, in association with Screen Australia.
[15] The film was released exclusively by Event Cinemas for a limited run beginning 9 November 2019, and premiered on streaming service Stan on 2 December 2019.
[16] In October 2019, SLR Productions and the Nine Network ordered a second 80-minute animated telemovie, titled Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball.