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What is Creator
Boot Camp?

NOW CASTING · WORLDWIDE

CREATOR
BOOT CAMP

We're looking for CREATORS who make any form of content TikTok, YouTube, streaming, podcasts, short film, whatever your medium is. If you make stuff, we want to see it.

SUBMIT
Application BELOW
↓ READ THE RULES BEFORE APPLYING

IN-PERSON TRYOUTS

IRL Auditions Are Over

Thanks to everyone who came out. In-person auditions have officially wrapped.

THE RULES FOR APPLICATION

Non-negotiable. Submissions that break any of these get cut on sight. Keep it clean, keep it real, keep it yours.

01

NO DRUGS

No drug references, paraphernalia, or promotion of any kind.

02

NO WEAPONS

No firearms, blades, or weapon imagery in your submission.

03

NO AI. AT ALL.

Zero AI-generated content. Voice, script, visuals, edit — all you.

THE BRIEF

One video. 1 to 3 minutes. Any format, any topic, any style. Show us how you think, how you create, how you talk to a camera or how you don't. There is no template. That's the point.

  • DURATION1 – 3 Minutes
  • FORMATVertical or horizontal — your call
  • PLATFORMSTikTok · YouTube · Streaming · Anything
  • ORIGINALITY100% human-made
  • VIBEKeep the creativity

WHAT IS CREATOR BOOT CAMP

Creator Boot Camp is an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime three-day experience built for up-coming content creators. Designed for creators ready to level up, CBC brings together a select group of ambitious individuals to create unforgettable content, build meaningful relationships, and learn how to get creative with their content.

This isn't just another creator meetup it's an immersive experience filled with creative challenges, collaborations, networking opportunities, and moments you'll remember long after the cameras stop rolling.

Only six creators will be selected, making Creator Boot Camp a small, circled experience where every camper has the chance to collaborate, grow their platform, and create standout content. Every participant will receive exclusive Creator Boot Camp apparel, high-speed internet throughout the entire event to stream and share their experience live, all meals provided, and the camp will be professionally organized with on-site security.

The 6 PICKED CAMPERS will be a part of the drafting trailer before the camp starts.

Throughout the weekend, surprise streamers and content creators will make special appearances, giving campers the opportunity to connect with experienced creators. We can't reveal who's coming just yet but trust us, it'll be worth the wait.

Creators from outside the state who are selected will have their travel provided, ensuring talent not location determines who gets this opportunity.

Creator Boot Camp is more than a content event. It's your chance to grow, create lifelong connections, and experience three days that could change the future of your content career.

Six creators. Three days. One unforgettable experience.

MEET THE HEAD
COUNSELORS

The minds behind Creator Boot Camp. Builders, streamers, and storytellers running the room for three days.

FOUNDER, STREAMER, ENTREPRENEUR

TRAVIS SMITH

Chicago-born entrepreneur and streamer, Travis is the founder of the #1 gaming organization in the city. He's produced multiple large-scale gaming events, including collaborations with the Chicago Sky and IPlayGames, that have put thousands of dollars back into the hands of Chicago youth. Five years deep in entrepreneurship, four years on the stream, and currently interning at XSET, Travis builds the kind of platforms he wishes he had coming up. He has also grown a combined audience of over 100,000 on TikTok and 4,000 on Twitch, driving more than 32 million impressions across all platforms in the past two years.

STREAMER, WRITER, CREATIVE

CLOVER

Chicago streamer and storyteller, Clover has been broadcasting for years while quietly building what he plans to be the next breakout manga. Fast on ideas and faster on execution, he brings a rare mix of creative instinct and long-form vision to everything he touches.

ILYAN BYRD

WRITER, EDITOR, SOUND ENGINEER

ILYAN BYRD

Ilyan Byrd is an 18-year-old creator who handles the entire lifecycle of a project, from the first draft of a script to the final audio master. By combining writing, video editing, and sound engineering, Ilyan brings a cohesive, hands-on approach to digital storytelling, ensuring the visual and sonic elements work perfectly together.

APPLY NOW

SHOW US
WHAT YOU GOT.

Drop a 1–3 minute video that proves you belong at Creator Boot Camp.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BELOWROLLING SUBMISSIONS | APPLICATION CLOSES 7/11/26 | BEING ONE OF THE FIRST TO APPLY GIVES A BETTER CHANCE
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APPLICATIONS SEALED

Submissions are now closed. Thanks to everyone who applied — stay tuned.