the creator fund

A fund supporting creators in their careers and businesses by providing funding, resources, and opportunities to grow.

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THE CREATOR FUND: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF CREATIVITY

FiveTwoNine and Billion Dollar Boy are introducing The Creator Fund – a grant designed to help creators experience the world's largest advertising and creative events.

Our aim is simple: to break down financial barriers by awarding tickets to the next wave of creative talent set to redefine the creator economy.

THIS YEAR, CREATOR FUND OPENS THE DOOR TO

  • CANNES LIONS

  • CREATORFEST EUROPE

  • NYC CREATOR COMMUNITY EVENTS

Creators set the trends, shape culture, and define what’s next. Yet they’re often missing from the spaces where the industry makes its biggest moves.

These are events where the creator economy takes shape – where future collaborations, brand deals, and game-changing ideas come to life. Creators should be at the center of it. But right now, access isn’t equal.

We’re making sure more independent creators get access to the festival to accelerate their careers and ignite creative growth.

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CREATOR EVENTS IN NYC

Have an idea to bring your community together? The Creator Fund gives you the backing to make it real.

We provide up to $3,500 in funding to help you bring your ideas - and your communities - offline.

From book clubs to beauty panels, brunch meetups to networking nights - we’re helping turn your digital followings into a tangible community.

Because conversations start online - but movements are built in real life.

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CALLING CREATORS shaping the future of content & creativity

Is this you? Apply if you're...

Creative Trailblazers

You push boundaries with unique, standout content.

Engaged & Influential

You have consistent and regular posting on your key platforms.

On the Rise

Your content, audience, or creative approach is constantly evolving.

Breaking Barriers

You’ve never been to Cannes Lions and wouldn’t have the chance otherwise.

Visionary

Your work and values embody the creative spirit we champion at FiveTwoNine & BDB.

Diverse Voices

We welcome a mix of perspectives, backgrounds and creative styles.

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FAQ

  • The Creator Fund, created by FiveTwoNine and Billion Dollar Boy, is about reducing financial barriers and creating opportunities for talented creators to participate in key industry events – starting with Cannes Lions 2025.

    We're providing passes and support to a select group, enabling them to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the industry. This fund is set to support more events in the future, and we seek to eventually uncover new ways to empower creators in their careers and businesses

  • The Creator Fund was born from our commitment to finding impactful ways to support creators, particularly when it comes to career-defining opportunities. We're launching with Cannes Lions, the industry's premier global stage, because it offers an unparalleled chance for creators to connect with brand leaders, platforms, and key decision-makers.

    By facilitating their attendance, we're essentially opening doors that would otherwise remain inaccessible.

    We understand that the significant costs associated with events like Cannes Lions create barriers for many talented creators. This fund is our direct response to these challenges, aimed at promoting greater diversity and representation at industry events, and ultimately, driving systemic change in creator representation.

  • FiveTwoNineis a company that offers free resources, events, and workspaces for creators to support their careers. The Creator Fund is part of our larger mission to empower creators.

  • Yes. We are actively seeking partners – brands, platforms, industry players – to contribute to this fund so we can do more and support more creators. We believe that collaborative efforts are essential to drive meaningful change within the industry. 

    If you want to support The Creator Fund to make the support we offer creators even more substantial, let’s talk – contact us here.

  • If you are passionate about increasing accessibility for creators and want to support this mission, please contact us at mail@fivetwonine.com. We'd love to discuss how we can work together to garner more support from the wider industry.

Brands. Be the Change!

Help us expand the Creator Fund and bring more creators to the festival. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support the creator economy, let’s talk.

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