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Our short film "The Last Shift" written, directed, and starring our film students has won it's first award, and has been accepted to a number of film festivals. Learn more.

ABOUT
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We empower young creators to transform their creative potential into mastery and entrepreneurial power. Through immersive education in video storytelling, digital innovation, and creative entrepreneurship, we equip the next generation with the tools, skills, and mindset to thrive in the creator economy. Our purpose-driven programs blend cutting-edge technical training with personal development, helping students discover their unique voice while mastering the visual language that will define tomorrow's opportunities.

We Uplift The World (WUTW) offers highly impactful youth art & tech programs throughout the U.S. As students master digital storytelling, they simultaneously map their unique path to purpose, understanding how their creative voice can serve the world while building a sustainable career. Our approach transforms creative training into a journey of self-discovery, where every new skill connects to a deeper sense of purpose and direction.

OUR PURPOSE-DRIVEN
TEACHING METHOD 

We use the transformative power of the Japanese Ikigai concept to help young creators find the sweet spot where their artistic passion meets the world's needs, technical excellence enables creative impact, and purpose powers professional success. 

 

We begin our programs with focusing on discovering PURPOSE, using interactive Ikigai exploration  [ Finding Your Why  +  Ikigai Discovery Process  +  Creative Vision Activation ] 

to ignite & guide each creator's journey through personal growth to entrepreneurial success.

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OUR WHY

The creative economy is exploding, driven by rapidly evolving technologies that power business innovation. Creative talent isn't just in demand—it's becoming essential for success. The future belongs to those who can craft and spread authentic ideas through compelling visual narratives.

 

This is our moment to transform creative potential into economic power. To turn passion into professional success. To give gifted youth the tools they need to not just participate in the creator economy, but to lead it!

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VIDEO AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
LET US HELP YOUTH GET FLUENT

We Uplift The World offers fully integrated in-school and after-school digital media education programs for complete beginners, as well as for advanced mobile film students. For an immersive experience, we offer 2-day weekend video storytelling workshops designed to familiarize students with the basics of filming, editing, and cultivating on-camera and behind the lens skills. We provide full mobile filmmaking kit upon request.​

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HELP US BRING MORE CREATIVE ARTS & TECH EDUCATION TO YOUTH!
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Bring our programs to your local school or community, or donate to our scholarship fund to help us reach more young creatives! If you're interested in setting up a DIGITAL MEDIA LAB in your school, we can help as well. Contact us to explore ways to collaborate.

 

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We collaborate with museums & brands to bring cutting-edge arts & tech education to youth.

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