Venture Run

What you can build

One event. Countless directions.

Venture Run is designed around the process of creation. These categories are starting points — not restrictions. Ideas that cross categories are welcome, and often the most interesting.

Film and Moving Image

Short films, documentaries, music videos, animations, series concepts, screenplays, and experimental media.

Example projects

  • —A short film
  • —A documentary pilot
  • —A music video
  • —A series bible
  • —An animated teaser

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Director
  • —Cinematographer
  • —Editor
  • —Sound designer
  • —Producer
  • —Writer

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A scene or trailer
  • —A pilot cut
  • —A creative treatment
  • —A pitch deck

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Camera and lighting sessions
  • —Editing suites
  • —Sound and score partners

Brands and Creative Businesses

Fashion labels, consumer brands, studios, publications, food concepts, services, and cultural ventures.

Example projects

  • —A fashion capsule
  • —A café concept
  • —A record label
  • —A studio identity

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Brand designer
  • —Strategist
  • —Copywriter
  • —Photographer
  • —Producer

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A visual identity
  • —A landing page
  • —A launch campaign
  • —A product sample

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Brand workshops
  • —Print and production partners
  • —Retail advisors

Startups and Digital Products

Apps, platforms, AI tools, marketplaces, software, services, and new business models.

Example projects

  • —A working prototype
  • —An MVP
  • —A landing page
  • —A pitch and demo

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Developer
  • —Product designer
  • —PM
  • —Growth lead
  • —Domain expert

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A working digital product
  • —A proof of concept
  • —A pitch

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Tool-partner sessions
  • —Technical mentors
  • —Product critique

Books and Publications

Books, magazines, zines, research projects, newsletters, editorial concepts, and visual publications.

Example projects

  • —A manuscript sample
  • —A zine issue
  • —A newsletter launch
  • —An editorial concept

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Writer
  • —Editor
  • —Designer
  • —Illustrator
  • —Researcher

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A first chapter
  • —A print sample
  • —A launch plan

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Editorial mentors
  • —Print partners
  • —Publishing advisors

Physical Products

Objects, furniture, games, packaging, installations, prototypes, and manufactured concepts.

Example projects

  • —A working prototype
  • —A packaging system
  • —A tabletop game
  • —A furniture piece

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Industrial designer
  • —Maker
  • —Engineer
  • —Materials specialist

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A product model
  • —A prototype
  • —A production plan

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Fabrication access
  • —Materials partners
  • —Design mentors

Campaigns and Experiences

Events, exhibitions, creative campaigns, performances, pop-ups, and interactive experiences.

Example projects

  • —A pop-up plan
  • —A campaign concept
  • —An exhibition pitch
  • —A performance piece

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Producer
  • —Designer
  • —Strategist
  • —Copywriter
  • —Technologist

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A campaign concept
  • —A pilot event
  • —A public release

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Venue partners
  • —Production support
  • —Media advisors

Communities and Social Initiatives

Collectives, clubs, educational programmes, charities, movements, and community-led projects.

Example projects

  • —A membership pilot
  • —A workshop series
  • —A local programme
  • —A campaign for change

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Community builder
  • —Educator
  • —Facilitator
  • —Designer
  • —Researcher

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A community launch plan
  • —A pilot event
  • —A manifesto

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Community mentors
  • —Venue partners
  • —Funding advisors

Open Category

Ideas that cross several disciplines or belong to a category that does not exist yet.

Example projects

  • —A cross-medium project
  • —A speculative concept
  • —A hybrid experiment

Useful collaborator roles

  • —Anyone whose skills the idea needs

Possible first-version outcomes

  • —A first version in whatever form fits

Relevant workshop or partner opportunities

  • —Bespoke mentor matching

Still cannot find your category? Good.

Some of the most interesting ideas sit between industries, mediums, and disciplines. Choose the open category and tell us what you are trying to bring into the world.

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