The Studio

Twelve creatives. Twelve weeks. Three orientations. The Studio is AlabamaCreates'
flagship cohort program, designed to develop the next generation of creative
leaders in Alabama. Recruited heavily from Film Exchange alumni and young
professionals across the state, Studio members build portfolio-grade work, develop
professional judgment, and leave with the skills to lead creative projects, not just
execute them.

Three orientations: Brand (identity, strategy, visual systems), Motion (video,
animation, editorial content), and Interactive (web, digital products, experience
design). Each orientation is a creative leaning, not a rigid track. All three share a
common foundation in storytelling, systems thinking, and business architecture.

Format: 12-week intensive. Cohort-based. Mentorship from working creative
professionals. Real-world project briefs from Alabama organizations.