LOCATIONS
Note: TO enter, YOU ONLY NEED TO
BE 18-35 YEARS OLD.
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This is not a challenge.
It’s a worldwide talent & ideas accelerator.
We want to turn ideas into reality and YOUNG creators into doers.
Talent League gives you the tools to develop an idea.
12 weeks of intensive mentorships & guidance with the best of the industry.
for free.
CARMELA, A LIFE OF FREEDOM
Carla Vior, Paula Bonaval
From online to offline
if you’re selected to the regional finals, you CAN PRESENT YOUR PROJECT in ONE OF THESE 10 LOCATIONS.
Montreal,
Canada
2 countries included
Los Angeles,
USA
3 countries included
Cape Town,
South Africa
8 countries included
Tokyo,
Japan
28 countries included
São Paulo,
Brazil
24 countries included
TO BE ANNOUNCED
25 countries included
TO BE ANNOUNCED
26 countries included
TO BE ANNOUNCED
6 countries included
TO BE ANNOUNCED
20 countries included
TO BE ANNOUNCED
29 countries included
THU is on a mission to discover the next generation of creative talent,
supporting new ideas from all over the world!
SEE all locationsThe Timeline for Talent
A breakdown of the calendar
2024
apr 8 - july 8
submissions are open!
It’s time to submit! To be eligible, you only need to be between 18 and 35 years old.
16 AUG
JURY SELECTION
The jury will select 5 teams from each region. A total of 50 teams will have access to mentorship sessions to get guidance and develop their ideas.
2024
sepT 5 - oct 31
mentorships
8 weeks where the 50 teams will prepare their ideas for the regional final, with the help of the mentors.
nov 1 - feb 1 2025
regional finalS
local events
1 day (in-person event)
The teams from each region will present a pitch at their respective local event (the regional finals) and 1 final team from each region will be selected for the grand final.
2025
feB 3 - 28
mentorships
During 4 weeks, the mentors will help the teams prepare a business plan to present at the grand final.
marCH 13
grand final
thu platform
1 day (online event)
The final teams will present at an online event on the THU Platform. The 10 finalist teams get free tickets for Creators Circle, and the winning team will go to the event with all expenses paid (check latest edition).
may
creators circle
This immersive 3-day event focuses on business & entrepreneurship, allowing our finalists to make connections and present their pitch to investors.
Wondering if your idea is a good fit for Talent League?
here’s a quick guide to crush your self-doubt.
All you need is...
creativity
You can submit any idea, as long as it relates to digital entertainment. Keep scrolling to find examples!
community spirit
If you believe that your project can grow through the power of collaboration, this is for you.
COURAGE & PASSION
Ready to launch your idea? Our mentors will guide you, but the first step is yours to take. Start this journey!
submitCheck out the previous winners!
Discover the projects that made it to the final!
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Examples of ideas that are eligible
Film, Animation, Documentary, and TV Series
Digital software
3d, vfx and archviz
Game, interactive experience, and VR
...and Any other ideas related to the digital Entertainment Industry.
Icebreakers
Shelley Graf, Stephan Rumping, Alexandra Van Caloen
Kawia's Adventure
Lydia Mugure, Tabitha Karaba
Carmela, a life of freedom
Clara Vior, Paula Bonaval
Family Britannia
Jide Johnson
Signal, a VR story
Sebastian Doringer, Andrey Kolesov
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Don Don
Ephan Joseph, Gina Chu
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Siu Lan and the Magic Cookbook
Cynthia Ritchie
When Monsters Wither
Pablo Alcázar, Adrián Monferrer
accelErating ideas
around the world