Student / Emerging Creative

The fullapplication.

Take your time — this is how we get to know you, your lane, and what you want to build. Fields with a pink star are required.

All paths

tell us everything ♡

The Basics

Full name *

Email *

Phone

City / State *

Are you 18 or older? *

Pronouns (optional)

Social / website links

School

Skip what doesn't apply — you don't need to be enrolled to join.

Currently enrolled in school?

School name

Program / major

Graduation date

What are you seeking?

Pick all that apply. Credit and hours always require your school's approval.

School contact / career counselor

Their email (optional)

Your Creative Lane

Primary creative lane *

Secondary interests

Skill level

Portfolio URL

Software / tools you use

Equipment you have access to

Access needs

Anything you'd need us to provide or accommodate.

Optional work samples

Tell us about your experience so far

What portfolio work do you want to make?

Skills you want to develop

Industries that interest you

Roles you haven't explored but want to

Collaboration

One brief. Many creatives. One campaign. This is how we work.

How comfortable are you collaborating across disciplines?

Tell us about a time you worked on a team

How do you respond to creative feedback?

Comfortable following a creative brief?

Comfortable brainstorming out loud?

Leading vs supporting

Availability

Days / times you're generally available

Available for in-person work?

Available for virtual work?

Monthly commitment

Transportation

Any scheduling limitations?

Preferences

Interested in nonprofit / community campaigns?

Interested in commercial campaigns?

Comfortable appearing in behind-the-scenes content?

Interested in leadership roles?

Interested in mentorship?

Interested in future paid opportunities?

Motivation

No wrong answers. We just want the real you.

Why Big Little Village? *

What do you hope to leave with?

What do you contribute to a crew?

What does collaboration mean to you?

If your cohort received one completely open creative brief tomorrow, what would you want to make? *

Acknowledgments

Required — the honest fine print, in plain language.

I understand that submitting an application is not acceptance into the program.I understand participation does not guarantee employment, freelance work, or paid assignments.I understand compensation varies by project and is disclosed before participation.I understand school credit and hours require my school's approval.I understand accepted participants may need to sign additional agreements and releases.