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Questions & Answers to help you plan and book with confidence.

Does Triple Axel specialise in education-focused mentorship?
Yes. We connect educators with an extraordinary network of creative professionals — including filmmakers, designers, writers, brand thinkers, and more. Our mentors are active leaders in their fields, chosen for their ability to engage and inspire students at every level.

Does triple Axel offer support for educators who are concerned about the spike in disengaged students?

Education decision-makers are increasingly concerned about rising disengagement and enrolment withdrawals. Our service addresses this by providing access to experienced creative leaders who guide academics and course content creators, helping to inspire students, enhance engagement, and strengthen learning outcomes.

Does Triple Axel have experience with big brands and organisations?
Absolutely. Our mentors bring decades of experience across creative sectors, working with leading brands both in Australia and internationally.
Our Film & Screen producers, screen writers, fashion designers , AI tech-strategists, designers have elevated brand campaigns including:

Adidas, Aesop, BMW, Country Road, Gorman, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Myer, Jeep, NGV, Optus, Old Spice, PayPal Fashion Festival, Qantas, RMIT, Sony, Swisse, Stihl, Scanlan & Theodore, Telstra, Toyota, Vogue, VB Beer, and Zimmermann — to name a few!
This depth of experience ensures our mentorship offers relevant, real-world insights to support emerging talent , navigating freelance work and creative industry pathways.

Do we have experience working with tertiary institutions?
Yes. Most of our Mentors have taught informally at University level. Several Mentors have experience guiding educators including Rita Arrigo, Eva Migdal, Warren Powell, Woody, Tania Lacy and Dr. Anna Finlayson.

Our co-founder Belle Stewart has formal teaching experience - Fashion Styling, and Photography at RMIT, LCI Melbourne and The Watershed Media Centre (Bristol, UK) Designing and reviewing curriculum content for fashion and photography courses, Belle has also delivered Photography and Media Studies workshops at secondary school level.

This combination of academic and industry experience means we understand how to integrate mentorship into curriculum while offering real-world graduate pathways.

Can Triple Axel support Industry Pathways and Work Placement?
Yes. Mentors can identify and support emerging talent, and may choose to offer internships or placements following a course or mentorship engagement. We also facilitate Formal Work Placement Agreements (by appointment), tailored to the student’s strengths, direction, and the host company’s needs.

What disciplines do our mentors cover?
Our mentors work across a wide range of creative industries, including:

  • Screen and Creative Writing

  • Film and Screen Production

  • Fashion and Costume Design

  • AI Strategy for Creative Growth

  • Photography and Videography

  • Branded Storytelling

  • Navigating Freelance Business Strategy

  • Creative Industry Enterprise

  • Health and Wellness for Creative Industries

  • Creative Direction - and more

Is Triple Axel Melbourne’s first integrated Talent & Mentor Agency?

Yes. We are a hybrid agency designed to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that supports every side of the creative community, inclusive of cultural diversity.

Our unique approach combines just four key functions to create a seamless, integrated platform:

  • Representation: We manage a carefully curated roster of emerging creatives from diverse cultural backgrounds, supported and guided by experienced industry leaders.

  • Education: We connect mentors with educational institutions and brands, providing monetised pathways for sharing valuable insights and shaping future creative leaders.

  • Monetised Pathways: We create opportunities for talent (representation), educators (curriculum insights), and brands (creative consulting), ensuring value is created and reinvested back into the community.

    In-house Content Studio: Our studio supports all sides of the business, producing high-quality content that elevates our talent, empowers our mentors, and delivers exceptional results for our clients.

How flexible are mentor bookings?
We tailor each engagement to your course goals and the mentor’s availability. Formats include:

  • Content development with academic staff

  • Campus Open Days and Marketing Events

  • One-off guest lectures (classroom or industry location)

  • Multi-session intensives

  • Semester-long partnerships

Do you offer tailored programs to support graduate outcomes?
Yes. Every session is designed to inspire and align with curriculum outcomes — from creative business development methods and entrepreneurship to industry readiness and employability.

How do we enquire or make a booking?
Complete the Booking Form on our website, selecting your preferred mentor(s), session type, date range, and budget. We’ll confirm availability and finalise details within 48 hours.

What are your mentor rates?

We prefer to work collaboratively with by customising your Mentor experience with your resources and budget. Reach out and we can discuss your goals and plan for a successful collaboration.

What public speaking or education experience do your mentors have?
Our mentors have spoken at all kinds of creative industry events, both in Australia and internationally:

  • Berlin Film Festival

  • Cannes Film Festival

  • SXSW - USA and Sydney

  • Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals

  • MIFF - Melbourne International Film Festival

  • Melbourne Fashion Festival

  • Melbourne Design Week

  • NGV and Ian Potter Centre

  • The Jewish Museum of Australia

How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance. For larger programs or semester partnerships, we’re happy to collaborate early to design a format that fits.

To learn more please contact us for a conversation about your organisation’s goals.

Does Triple Axel have a Diversity & Inclusion Policy?

Absolutely. At Triple Axel, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

We actively support pathways for supporting disadvantaged communities, minority groups, Indigenous peoples, individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those impacted by mental health challenges or childcare responsibilities.

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