The Big Little Village

Big Little Village is a creative development ecosystem I founded, where emerging talent gains experience, portfolio work, mentorship, credits and collaboration by building real campaigns together across eight creative departments.

The website is live. The Founding Cohort 2027 is planned, with applications opening September 5, 2026. Programs below marked Planned are future plans.

• ✦Founder
• ✦Creative visionary and director
• ✦Brand identity and visual system
• ✦Program and experience design
• ✦Website and digital ecosystem direction

Emerging creatives are told they need experience to get experience. The mission was to create a believable, inspiring place where real briefs, real sets and real credits are accessible.

Treat the nonprofit like a creative house. A cinematic identity, a clear department structure and a cohort model make the opportunity feel professional and aspirational, not like a class.

1. Step 01

   Mission

   Defined the promise: real work, real credits, real careers, together.

2. Step 02

   Ecosystem design

   Organised eight departments, from photography and film to marketing and creative direction.

3. Step 03

   Identity

   Built a moody, editorial visual system with department codenames and contact-sheet details.

4. Step 04

   Digital build

   Directed the website, cohort pages and application journey.

• Mission-driven website

  Story-led site introducing the village and its departments.

  Live

• Eight creative departments

  Interactive department panels with roles and tools.

  Live

• Cohort and application information

  Founding Cohort 2027 details and application timing.

  Live

• Founding cohort campaigns

  Collaborative campaigns produced by the first cohort.

  Planned

• Mentorship and credits program

  Professional reviews and role-specific credits.

  Planned

Website live. Cohort results will be added after the founding cohort begins.