THE ACC

CREATIVE VAULT

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WHAT IS THE CREATIVE VAULT?

The Creative Vault is a storytelling-driven platform designed to empower African and Afro-diasporan creatives to move from idea to execution.

Built from the African Creative Class (ACC) experience, the Vault combines film, education, and real-world challenges to help creators develop their voice, refine their craft, and build work that resonates locally and scales globally.

3

CHALLENGES

3

POWER COURSES

18-35

AGE ELIGIBILITY

$

GRAND PRIZE

THE CREATIVE CLASS

COURSE 1

FROM TRUTH TO TRIBE

Develop narrative clarity by grounding your ideas in personal truth and cultural relevance. Learn how to shape your voice, define your audience, and structure your story into a clear creative direction.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

✓ Clarify your creative “why” and personal narrative

✓ Translate intuition into structured ideas

✓ Identify your audience, collaborators, and community

✓ Build a treatment rooted in identity and intention

LEARN. CREATE. BUILD.

COURSE 2

SHOOT YOUR SHOT

Learn how to bring your ideas to life through execution. Understand how platform, tone, and visual language shape how your work is experienced.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

✓ Adapt creative work across platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)

✓ Develop your visual taste and storytelling style

✓ Execute ideas with clarity and intention

✓ Understand editing, pacing, and audience engagement

COURSE 3

CULTURE TO CURRENCY

Turn your creative work into opportunity. Learn how to pitch, position, and scale your ideas without losing your voice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

✓ Build and deliver a compelling pitch

✓ Understand how to structure creative opportunities

✓ Learn the fundamentals of IP and ownership

✓ Translate creative vision into sustainable impact’

Don't Just Watch. Build. ⚙️

Don't Just Watch. Build. ⚙️

Watch the film, take the Creative Class, and join the Challenge to develop your own story.

WATCH THE FILM

THE CHALLENGE OVERVIEW

CHALLENGE 1

FROM TRUTH TO TRIBE

Clarify your narrative and build your creative foundation

CHALLENGE 2

SHOOT YOUR SHOT

Execute your idea into a tangible creative output.

CHALLENGE 3

CULTURE TO CURRENCY

Pitch and position your work for real-world opportunity

JOIN THE CHALLENGE

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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Open to African and Afro-diasporan creatives

Ages 18–35

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Open to individuals or small teams

Emerging and early-stage storytellers

Must complete all 3 challenges to qualify

Must be able to submit required materials

PRIZES

PRIZES

PRIZES

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES

01

Cash award + feature across ACC platforms

Grand Prize

02

Featured Creators

Selected participants will be highlighted and amplified across our network

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Community Recognition

Top submissions will be showcased as part of the Creative Vault ecosystem

TIMELINE

REGISTRATION OPENS:

30 MAY 2026

CHALLENGE PERIOD:

30 MAY 2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

30 MAY 2026

WINNERS ANNOUNCED:

30 MAY 2026

Ready to Move from Watching to Building?

Join The Challenge

FAQs + Checklist

    • All submitted work must be original and owned by the participant(s)

    • Participants must have the rights to any music, visuals, or third-party materials used

    • Submissions must be in English (or include English subtitles if applicable)

    • Access to basic recording or editing tools (phone, camera, or computer) is required

  • The Creative Vault is open to African and Afro-diasporan creatives ages 18-35, including filmmakers, designers, writers, and cultural storytellers.

  • Yes. All courses are publicly available. The challenge requires registration.

  • Yes. Only participants who complete all three challenges will be eligible for final selection.

  • Submissions are evaluated based on creativity, clarity, execution, cultural relevance, and overall impact.

  • Winners will be announced following the submission deadline. Final dates will be shared on the timeline.

  • The Challenge Page is open for you to explore. To submit to the ACC Challenge, you’ll need to sign up with your first name, last name, and email address. After signing up, you’ll receive the password needed to access the submission form.

    Sign up via THIS LINK.

    Please check your inbox, spam, or promotions folder after signing up.

SUPPORTED BY

Advisory Committee