Pick yourlane. Buildyour crew.
Every cohort is multidisciplinary. You bring your craft; the Village gives you a crew and a real brief to build around.
Lane 01Photography
Shoots first, apologizes never. Editorial, portrait & documentary frames with a pink streak of chaos.
Lane 02Film + Production
Calls action like it's a lifestyle. Directs, shoots and cuts stories one handheld frame at a time.
Lane 03Beauty
Brushes out like playing cards. Builds bold, graphic beauty looks that read from across the street.
Lane 04Graphic Design
Type nerd. Sticker hoarder. Turns briefs into layouts with thick black outlines and zero fear.
Lane 05Marketing + Social
Ring light always charged. Turns campaigns into moments and moments into movements.
Lane 06Journalism + Copywriting
Pen behind the ear, receipts in the notebook. Writes the words that hold every Issue together.
Lane 07Creative Direction / Styling
One raised eyebrow can kill a moodboard. Styles the vision and directs the whole frame.
Eligibility
- Emerging creatives, students & self-taught makers.
- No agency representation required to join.
- A willingness to collaborate across disciplines.
Time Commitment
- Project-based: campaigns run in focused sprints.
- Flexible hours built around school & work.
- Show up for your crew and hit shared deadlines.
Portfolio Benefits
- Real campaign work you can showcase, subject to project terms.
- Role-specific credits that prove collaboration & execution.
- Professional references from the Village.
Compensation
- Founding projects are portfolio-based (unpaid) and clearly labeled.
- Sponsored & brand campaigns may offer paid creative opportunities.
- Compensation varies by project and is stated up front.
Academic or lab credit may be coordinated — but only when approved by the participating school.
Recruitment phases.
Dossier BLV / OPS-2027 · Declassified
Phase I — SURVEILLANCE
August 24 – September 4
The Architect is observing. Applicants can review mission requirements and prepare their files.
Phase II — RECRUITMENT
September 5 – October 31
Student + Creative applications are open. Submit your dossier before the window seals.
Phase III — NETWORK ACTIVATION
November 1 – December 1
Brand + Mentor applications are open. The network expands.
Phase IV — SELECTION
December
Applications are under review. Selected cohort members begin receiving their next instructions.