Rooster Teeth and Warner Bros.Discovery Access announced the finalists for their Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program, now in its second year. Out of more than 400 applicants, eight aspiring and emerging digital talent content creators were selected to widen diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation.
The Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program was established to provide underrepresented digital talent a platform to break through to new audiences, while also providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as content creators. The paid mentorship and training from Rooster Teeth and Warner Bros. Discovery will occur over three months, including a one-month residency in Austin. Chosen creators may also be eligible for a 1-year Rooster Teeth talent contract.
“We’re immensely proud to introduce the standout creators selected for year two of the Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program,” said Jejuan Guillory, Rooster Teeth’s Head of Programming & Development. “This remarkable cohort epitomizes our commitment to fostering diverse voices.
The Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program was established to provide underrepresented digital talent a platform to break through to new audiences, while also providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as content creators. The paid mentorship and training from Rooster Teeth and Warner Bros. Discovery will occur over three months, including a one-month residency in Austin. Chosen creators may also be eligible for a 1-year Rooster Teeth talent contract.
“We’re immensely proud to introduce the standout creators selected for year two of the Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program,” said Jejuan Guillory, Rooster Teeth’s Head of Programming & Development. “This remarkable cohort epitomizes our commitment to fostering diverse voices.
- 8/22/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Rooster Teeth‘s Digital Creators Program is back for a second year.
First launched in March 2022, the Digital Creators Program is “designed to identify and develop aspiring and emerging digital content creators to widen diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation,” per Rooster Teeth.
Creators selected for the program “will receive education and training on production, marketing, business development, technical skills, content development, branded content, partnerships, writing workshops, improv training, media training, and more,” it adds.
The program’s inaugural class (chosen by Rooster Teeth and execs from its partner Warner Bros. Discovery Access) included ChelseaBytes, Christian Henley, DaGeecheeGamer, eyezcosplay, Katskratchh, Jabren, Girlthulhu, and Reem Eden.
During their three-month mentorship, these creators met with executives from Warner Bros. Discovery, worked on professional video sets, and filmed sponsored content with Rooster Teeth/Warner Bros. Discovery partners. They also raised $10,000 for children’s charity org Extra Life.
“The first year of this program uncovered...
First launched in March 2022, the Digital Creators Program is “designed to identify and develop aspiring and emerging digital content creators to widen diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation,” per Rooster Teeth.
Creators selected for the program “will receive education and training on production, marketing, business development, technical skills, content development, branded content, partnerships, writing workshops, improv training, media training, and more,” it adds.
The program’s inaugural class (chosen by Rooster Teeth and execs from its partner Warner Bros. Discovery Access) included ChelseaBytes, Christian Henley, DaGeecheeGamer, eyezcosplay, Katskratchh, Jabren, Girlthulhu, and Reem Eden.
During their three-month mentorship, these creators met with executives from Warner Bros. Discovery, worked on professional video sets, and filmed sponsored content with Rooster Teeth/Warner Bros. Discovery partners. They also raised $10,000 for children’s charity org Extra Life.
“The first year of this program uncovered...
- 4/20/2023
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Rooster Teeth and Warner Bros. Discovery Access have announced the eight finalists participating in the inaugural Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program. The finalists are ChelseaBytes, Christian Henley aka “Touch,” DaGeecheeGamer, Isik “Eyezcosplay”, Katskratchh, Jabren, Mary “Girlthulhu” and Reem Edan.
The Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program is providing these eight talents with a platform to break through to new audiences, giving them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as creators. With over 450 submissions from all over the country, the final eight participants were named by a panel of Rooster Teeth executives in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Access and executives across Wbd.
“It was a privilege to be able to review so many talented submissions” Jejuan Guillory, senior director of development and programming at Rooster Teeth, said. “Narrowing down to these final eight creators was tough but rewarding, and we’re so thrilled to be welcoming them into this program next week.
The Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program is providing these eight talents with a platform to break through to new audiences, giving them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as creators. With over 450 submissions from all over the country, the final eight participants were named by a panel of Rooster Teeth executives in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Access and executives across Wbd.
“It was a privilege to be able to review so many talented submissions” Jejuan Guillory, senior director of development and programming at Rooster Teeth, said. “Narrowing down to these final eight creators was tough but rewarding, and we’re so thrilled to be welcoming them into this program next week.
- 9/1/2022
- by Carson Burton, Michaela Zee and EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access announced the Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program – a new initiative designed to identify and develop aspiring and emerging digital content creators with an eye toward widening diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation. Submissions will open in the coming months and the inaugural program will launch this fall. Interested applicants can register here.
The Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program provides underrepresented digital talent a platform to break through to new audiences while also providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as a content creator. Program participants will be mentored and trained by Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access teams.
“In entertainment, digital is considered to be the most even playing field, and for that reason, we’ve seen less proactive initiatives to increase diversity. The truth is that digital creators face the same problems that plague all aspects of entertainment, and are often the least supported,...
The Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program provides underrepresented digital talent a platform to break through to new audiences while also providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as a content creator. Program participants will be mentored and trained by Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access teams.
“In entertainment, digital is considered to be the most even playing field, and for that reason, we’ve seen less proactive initiatives to increase diversity. The truth is that digital creators face the same problems that plague all aspects of entertainment, and are often the least supported,...
- 4/1/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access have joined forces to launch the Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Program, a new initiative to develop emerging content creators with the goal of increasing diverse, equitable and inclusive representation.
According to a press release, the program “provides underrepresented digital talent a platform to break through
to new audiences while also providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as a content creator.” The three-month program will consist of two months of mentorship and training from the Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access teams, followed by a monthlong apprenticeship at Rooster Teeth’s studios in Austin, Texas.
“In entertainment, digital is considered to be the most even playing field, and for that reason, we’ve seen less proactive initiatives to increase diversity. The truth is that digital creators face the same problems that plague all aspects of entertainment, and are often the least supported,” said Jejuan Guillory,...
According to a press release, the program “provides underrepresented digital talent a platform to break through
to new audiences while also providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed as a content creator.” The three-month program will consist of two months of mentorship and training from the Rooster Teeth and WarnerMedia Access teams, followed by a monthlong apprenticeship at Rooster Teeth’s studios in Austin, Texas.
“In entertainment, digital is considered to be the most even playing field, and for that reason, we’ve seen less proactive initiatives to increase diversity. The truth is that digital creators face the same problems that plague all aspects of entertainment, and are often the least supported,” said Jejuan Guillory,...
- 3/11/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Rooster Teeth has named Emmy winner Jejuan Guillory its new head of casting and talent strategy.
In this role, Guillory will help enhance Rooster Teeth’s creator roster, which appears in content across its social platforms, animated projects, talk shows, live-action series, Let’s Plays, merch endeavors, and live events. He will report to Rooster Teeth’s SVP of partnerships and strategy, Luis Medina.
“Creators have been a huge part of Rooster Teeth’s unique creative culture and are the cornerstone of our global community,” Medina said in a statement. “Jejuan at the helm of our casting and talent strategy will bring diverse new voices to our community that reflects gaming culture as it continues to boom.”
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In this role, Guillory will help enhance Rooster Teeth’s creator roster, which appears in content across its social platforms, animated projects, talk shows, live-action series, Let’s Plays, merch endeavors, and live events. He will report to Rooster Teeth’s SVP of partnerships and strategy, Luis Medina.
“Creators have been a huge part of Rooster Teeth’s unique creative culture and are the cornerstone of our global community,” Medina said in a statement. “Jejuan at the helm of our casting and talent strategy will bring diverse new voices to our community that reflects gaming culture as it continues to boom.”
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- 5/10/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
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