Representatives from Griffith University, Australia, including Pro Vice Chancellor Marilyn McMeniman met with senior Whistling Woods International staff at the campus, praising both the infrastructure and the location within Film City. The alumni of Griffith University's Film School have gathered awards at international festivals, and careers with companies such as Disney, Fox, and Aardman Animation. The university is a corresponding member of the International Association of Film and Television Schools. The Griffith University executives expressed a strong interest in developing affiliations with Whistling Woods International, particularly in the specialisations of screenwriting and animation.