Pedestal

is here to celebrate and empower young people. Our organisation comprises niche not-for-profits, all cultivated within a unified ecosystem.

This includes the Australia Youth Film Festival (AUYFF) and New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF). Both festivals are dedicated to finding, celebrating, and empowering the next generation of filmmakers and creators. They provide national platforms for emerging talent to showcase their work, gain industry exposure, and access invaluable learning opportunities.

Pedestal was founded by Ryan Chow in 2025.