Roadmap

ROAD TO

AFRO VERSE

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April-World Intellectual Property Day

Intellectual Property Protection
Workshop

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Format: Virtual Webinar (Live on Zoom & Youtube)

Goal: Educate creatives on copyright, trademarks, and monetization strategies.

Speakers:

  • Legal experts in intellectual property (IP) & entertainment law.
  • Creators who have successfully protected and monetized their work.
  • Representatives from WIPO & Nigerian Copyright Commission.

Key Segments:

  • Understanding IP Rights for Creatives (Art, Film, Music, Writing, Digital Content)
  • How to Avoid IP Theft & Plagiarism in the Digital Age.
  • Q&A + Live Case Study Breakdown.
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Crest Creative
Challenge

Format: Digital Competition (Month-long) Categories: Short Film, Visual Art, Storytelling, Music

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Theme: “Create to Win: A Celebration of Creativity Across Universes”

What Happens?
A month-long digital competition with different creative categories:

  • ◦ Short Film Challenge—3-minute film on "What Creativity Means to Me."
  • ◦ Visual Art Challenge—Digital or hand-drawn art reflecting the "Multiverse of Creativity."
  • ◦ Storytelling Challenge—Short fiction or poetry on the journey of an artist.
  • ◦ Music Challenge—Creators remixing or sampling a classic Nigerian song into a modern piece.

Mini-prizes for winners (cash prizes, free masterclass slots, features on CREST social platforms)

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JUNE - CREST Storytelling Month

Creative Writing Masterclass
Series

Hybrid Format (Physical & Virtual Options) June-July

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Speakers:

  • Training creatives to develop strong, compelling stories across various formats.
  • Providing practical tools for storytelling in writing, media, and entertainment.
  • Offering expert-led, interactive workshops instead of passive webinars.

Masterclass Tracts & Breakdown:

  • Promotional Writing & Brand Storytelling
  • Short Story & Fiction Writing
  • Playwriting & Script Development
  • Screenwriting (Film & TV)

Unleash Your Words. Master Your Craft, Crest Creative Writing

Join here
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July-Creative Tech & AI Month

Creativity and THE
Future

AI, Digital Art, & the Next Big Wave

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What Happens?

Twitter Spaces / LinkedIn Live Panel with AI artists, content creators, and tech founders.

Discussion: "Will AI Replace Human Creativity?" AI's role in content creation.

Live AI Demo: A session where an artist & an AI-generated art tool go head-to-head to create the same artwork.

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August-Culture & Creativity Exhibit

Cultural & Creativity
Exhibit

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Theme: From Tradition to Tomorrow:

Nigerian Culture in a Creative Future

What Happens?

  • Physical or Virtual Exhibit showcasing
  • Handwritten scripts of classic Nigerian literature & films.
  • A live performance blending spoken word, dance, and folklore telling.
  • A collaboration between digital artists & traditional painters.
  • Guest Talks on how Nigerian culture influences global creativity.
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September/October Event

Pre-Event Networking Mixer: Where Leaders Meet
Exhibit

Theme: Connect, Collaborate & Create

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What Happens?

  • Invite-only Press & Industry Mixer featuring creatives, sponsors, and partners.
  • Mini Talks on networking & collaboration in the creative industry.
  • Speed Networking Sessions where creatives pitch their projects to potential investors/collaborators.
  • Live Art & Music Showcase.
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