09/11/2026
Celebrating the next generation of creators across Australia and New Zealand!
Our Founder and Director, Ryan Chow, was recently invited by Sony Australia & New Zealand to speak at its signature Sony「Scene」industry event in Melbourne.
The event was a wonderful opportunity to share the growing impact of the Australia Youth Film Festival (AUYFF) and New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF), and our shared commitment to empowering emerging filmmakers, championing young creative voices, and opening doors to industry opportunities.
During his remarks, Ryan reflected on our ongoing partnership with Sony and the importance of making professional creative tools, industry mentorship and meaningful opportunities more accessible to the next generation.
He also highlighted our recent Australia Speaks initiative, delivered through Adobe and supported by Sony, which empowered young factual storytellers to explore issues that matter to them and their communities through filmmaking, mentorship and hands-on creative development.
At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: creative talent exists everywhere, but access to opportunity doesn’t always follow.
Through our festivals, programs and partnerships, we’re working to change that, helping young people across Australia and New Zealand develop their skills, share their perspectives and bring their stories to the world.
A huge thank you to the team at Sony Australia & New Zealand for the invitation, their continued partnership, and their commitment to championing the next generation of creative talent. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share our story and celebrate what we can achieve together.
