Open Call for Participants: Safestudy Film Lab Program Workshop & Showcase— Exclusive Program For International Student
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MELBOURNE, 19 June 2026 — Safestudy Film Lab Program is a new collaborative film creation project organized by Women and Children Protection and Development Inc. (AWCPD), with support by Study Melbourne, Creative Asia Foundation, World Trade Centre, Australia Multi Art & Culture Council Incorporated (AMACC), Le Grange Gallery .The project invites international students in Melbourne to use film as a creative tool to focus on scam awareness, community safety, and shared storytelling.
In a multicultural city shaped by migration, global education, and continuous mobility, international students are often left to navigate unfamiliar institutions, language barriers, and new social landscapes alone. These sudden environmental shifts often make them highly susceptible to online fraud, misinformation, and social isolation.
Safestudy Film Lab Program responds to the growing impact of fraud and scam on international students, aiming to provide a supportive space for young people to learn, create, and express themselves from their own experiences. Through short film production, Safestudy Film Lab Program aims to turn real issues about security, trust and cultural adaptation into stories that are easier to understand and disseminate, helping to raise awareness and empower the wider community.
A public information session will be held on 19 June 2026 to introduce the workshop program, recruitment process, and project objectives. Following the launch, selected participants will work alongside filmmakers, creative practitioners, and industry mentors to develop original short film concepts addressing scam prevention, safety, and community resilience.
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
We are currently inviting international students across all disciplines to take part in Safestudy Film Lab Program.
We are seeking participants who are interested in:
Scam Awareness • Storytelling • Community Safety • Film Production • Migrant Experiences • Creative Collaboration
No prior filmmaking experience is required. Students from all cultural and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Participants may contribute as writers, directors, performers, editors, production assistants, or creative collaborators.
From June onwards, participants will take part in script development, storyboarding, production planning, filming, and collaborative review sessions. Production activities will take place across Melbourne, with filming scheduled in multiple locations throughout the project period.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Project Launch & Participant Recruitment: June 2026
Story Development & Storyboarding: June – July 2026
Production & Filming: July – August 2026
Internal Peer Review & Rough Cut Screening: August 2026
Post-Production & Editing: September – October 2026
Final Project Publication & Public Presentation: November 2026
The workshop is expected to engage approximately 30–50 international students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Through collective filmmaking, Safestudy Film Lab Program seeks to empower international students to share experiences, strengthen community awareness, and contribute to a safer, more informed multicultural society.
LAUNCH EVENT
Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 6PM
Venue: Creative Asia Art Centre
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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