Creator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
Overview
Whether you've got aspirations to become a social media star or simply want to level up your creativity behind the camera, Creator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm has got you covered. Taking over The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne on Saturday, May 9, 2026, this leading creator and photography festival presents a curated program of creative experiences, featuring hands-on encounters for both camera-curious creators and seasoned professionals.
Spanning a stacked lineup, headlining the debut Melbourne event are viral podcasters Toni Lodge and Ryan Jon, hosts of the Toni and Ryan Podcast, who'll open the day with a keynote on building genuine communities that show up beyond the algorithm. Then, renowned travel photographer Jord Hammond will delve into how he traded the influencer economy for a purpose-led career, while The Daily Aus co-founders Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski will unpack how they built a scroll-stopping modern newsroom.
In addition, the Fujifilm Creator Summit also features 20 talks, workshops and panels, with guests invited to roam each interactive space to tailor their experience. For instance, catch multi-hyphenate creator Tara Chandra discussing longevity and diversification, acclaimed surf photographer Russell Ord reflecting on risk and instinct and Dr Michael Coyne sharing the best stories from a career spent shooting around the globe for National Geographic, TIME and The New York Times.
Meanwhile, Coeur Visual founder Laz Smith will lead 'Hit Record Live', an interactive session where guests take control of the camera to capture a live music video, complete with a band, lights and on-the-spot direction. Plus, admired portrait photographer Leslie Liu hosts 'Cafe de Paris', a stylised Parisian café set where fashion, portraiture and performance collide. For sports obsessives, award-winning action and motorsport photographer Andrew Hall will present 'Freeze the Moment', a session focused on mastering speed, movement and action photography.
"Whether it's developing a signature photography style, honing your visual artistry, or mastering the algorithm to turn culture into a viral moment, Creator Summit is about celebrating visual storytelling in all its forms, and our lineup for the 2026 event reflects this, featuring incredible talent from the likes of viral podcast sensations Toni and Ryan to Jord Hammond," says Fujifilm General Manager Shaun Mah.
With everyone's favourite visual discovery platform, Pinterest, joining the lineup, there's also the chance to get up to speed on the latest content creation tech. Fujifilm will invite guests to get their hands on the latest Fujifilm X Series, GFX Series, and FUJINON gear. At the same time, a dedicated partner hub will feature interactive demos and workshops from leading creative brands like ALPAKA, BenQ, Adobe and Leofoto.
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