Phase 1: Early Creator Community (Q1–Q2 2026)
Onboard our first 50 Film Trip Creators in Tampa Bay, FL.
We’re starting local and intentional. Our first 50 creators will help shape what Film Trips becomes — not just a platform, but a creative family.
These creators fall into two groups:
1️⃣ The Emerging Creator
2️⃣ The Established Creator
What We’ll Do Together (as the first 50 creators):
Show up for each other’s Film Trips
Help generate early success stories
Build momentum through co-marketing & shared visibility
Host low-cost, high-value Film Trips to remove barriers for guests
Attend weekly meetups (in-person and digital) to brainstorm, refine ideas, and support each other
Create a foundation of trust, creativity, and collaboration
This isn’t a gig — it’s a founding community.
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2x Types of Creators
Creator Type 1: The Emerging Creator
You’re hungry, open-minded, and ready to create.
You don’t need a big following — you just need passion and a willingness to show up.
Who this is for:
You’re still building your creative brand
You make your own schedule and want more consistency
You love talking to people and making them feel comfortable
You want more opportunities to shoot, practice, and grow
You’re excited to expand your network and meet new people
You want to earn money from your craft without pressure or high expectations
You value community and collaboration over competition
Why Phase 1 is perfect for you:
Film Trips gives you the platform to create real-world experience, real clients, and real opportunities — without the stress of traditional client work. Our founding community supports each other so you never feel like you’re doing this alone.
A safe, supportive place to grow
Low-cost, easy-to-host Film Trips
Consistent chances to shoot
Marketing support from the founder
A creative family that shows up for you
Creator Type 2: The Established Creator
You already have momentum — now you want a new way to activate it.
You have a presence, an audience, or an existing creative rhythm that people gravitate toward.
Who this is for:
You’re active on social media or already creating consistently
You host events, workshops, pop-ups, or group activities
You have a community that would show up for you — online or in real life
You love guiding people, sharing what you know, and building experiences
You want to earn income in a way that feels aligned with your creative identity
You’re looking for a deeper, more intimate way to connect with your audience
Why Phase 1 is perfect for you:
Film Trips gives you a platform to host small-group experiences that feel authentic, personal, and memorable — without planning a whole event or carrying the pressure of production. It's a way to nurture your community while earning from the creativity you're already known for.
A new way to activate your audience
Additional income streams
Creative freedom to design Film Trips in your style
Visibility within a growing creative network
Phase 2: Local Expansion in Tampa Bay (Q3–Q4 2026)
Once our first 50 creators are thriving:
We’ll open Film Trips to an additional 50 more creators in Tampa Bay
Begin partnering officially with local venues, chefs, wellness instructors, studios, and brands
Expand marketing to local residents looking for fun, creative, affordable experiences
Phase 3: Tampa Bay Becomes a Flagship Market (2027)
With 100+ creators active:
Tampa Bay becomes the first official Film Trips Flagship Market
We begin piloting brand partnerships locally
Creators host recurring themed Film Trips (e.g., sunset beach vibes, creative city walks, wellness mornings, etc)
We build additional robust category diversity:
Lifestyle
Portraits
Video-focused sessions
Wellness + movement
Food experiences
Cultural storytelling
Creator-led workshops
This year solidifies Tampa Bay as the blueprint for expansion.
Phase 4: Regional Expansion (Late 2027–2028)
We take the Tampa Bay blueprint to new cities with strong creative cultures:
Orlando
Miami
Jacksonville
Sarasota
Each new city begins with its own Founding 50 Creator Cohort, following the same community-driven model.