Mobilized Creators Network 

The New Studio System for the People, by the People

Why –seek details from studio system notes:

MobilizedNews.com is launching a decentralized, international creators network designed to empower artists, storytellers, journalists, and communities to own and operate their own media ecosystems.

Inspired by the founding vision of the original United Artists—where creators retain control of their work—we are building a modern “studio system” grounded in:

• Collaboration over competition
• Cooperation over corporate control
• Community over centralization

The Mobilized Creators Network) will be publicly launched during a global, two-day special live event, showcasing how community ownership of media can restore trust, amplify marginalized voices, and create sustainable cultural and economic power.

“The New Creators Studio: Reclaiming Media Through Collective Ownership”

Date: Sunday, September, 21, 2025
Format: Global livestream + community watch parties
Hosted by: MobilizedNews.com + international partners
Theme: “Create the Future Together—No Permission Needed.”

EVENT OBJECTIVES

1. Demonstrate the power of collective media ownership
2. Showcase models of community-run media studios & newsrooms
3. Provide tools and frameworks for creators to form their own co-ops
4. Inspire a new era of public trust through storytelling by and for communities
5. Launch the international Creators Network and open enrollment

THE NEW STUDIO SYSTEM MODEL

Inspired by the Original United Artists Vision (1919): Founded by Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith to give artists control over their work.

Today’s Model: Modular, Decentralized, Cooperative

Element	Description
Community-Owned Studios	Local and digital media collectives operating democratically
Artist Cooperatives	Shared IP ownership, revenue split, and decision-making
Distributed Production Hubs	Global network of creators producing content across borders
Creative Commons Licensing	Emphasis on open knowledge, remixability, shared progress
Transparent Economics	Revenue via platform partnerships, donations, DAO structures, NFTs, subscriptions
Skill-Sharing and Mentorship	Elders and pros teaching emerging voices through open networks
Interconnected Global Network	Collaborative productions across communities and continents

THE MOBILIZED CREATORS NETWORK (MCN)

A Platform + Ecosystem

Core Functions:

• Digital membership platform with profiles, portfolios, studio-building tools
• Media resource library (legal, technical, artistic)
• Peer-reviewed collaborative projects
• Tools for co-creation contracts, fair pay, IP protection
• Public-facing showcase platform for streaming, syndication & licensing

️ FEATURED EVENT SEGMENTS

Opening Panel: “Why We Need a New Studio System Now”

• Legacy of United Artists
• Collapse of centralized trust
• Rise of grassroots storytelling

Showcase: Community-Owned Media in Action

• Co-ops in Detroit, Chiapas, Berlin, Nairobi
• Tribal digital sovereignty platforms
• Youth-run climate newsrooms

Workshop: How to Start a Community Studio in 90 Days

• Legal structures (co-ops, collectives, DAOs)
• Funding and resource pooling
• Distribution strategies (Web3, public media, hybrid)

Artist Roundtable: From Extraction to Ownership

• Filmmakers, musicians, designers, writers discuss how to regain control over their work
• Emphasis on consent-based licensing, equity-based collaboration, and community funding models

Build Session: Designing the MCN Manifesto Live

• Live audience collaboration on MCN values and priorities
• Interactive platform-building roadmap with open-source ethos

PROMOTIONAL TAGLINE

“Don’t Rent the Stage. Own the Studio.”

️ During the Event:

• Livestream panels, labs, and launch sessions
• Distribute open-source media studio blueprint
• Accept applications for founding regional creator collectives

THE MOBILIZED CREATORS NETWORK MANIFESTO

“Create the Future Together—No Permission Needed.”

1. OUR PURPOSE

We exist to reclaim storytelling, culture, and communication from systems of extraction and control—and return them to the hands of creators and communities. We are building a decentralized, cooperative studio system owned by those who create and serve, not by gatekeepers.

2. OUR BELIEFS

• Media is a commons—a resource for truth, empathy, and accountability.
• Art is power, and artists deserve ownership of their labor and vision.
• Community media restores trust where corporate media has failed.
• Collaboration is stronger than competition.
• Diversity is not a slogan—it is the source of all great stories.
• Local storytelling is global power.

3. OUR COMMITMENTS

• We co-create, we don’t compete.
• We use open-source tools and Creative Commons licensing to ensure knowledge is shared, not hoarded.
• We own what we make, together—through cooperative structures.
• We make decisions democratically, not through top-down control.
• We support fair pay, mutual credit, and solidarity economics.
• We center marginalized voices, always.
• We challenge extractive models of media, from Hollywood to Big Tech.

4. OUR CALL TO ACTION

If you’re an artist, storyteller, journalist, educator, technologist, or organizer, you are not alone.
Join the Mobilized Creators Network—build your studio, form your collective, create your media.
The world doesn’t need more owners. It needs more co-creators.
Let’s make media that makes justice.

ARTIST STARTER KIT

“Reclaim Your Art. Reclaim Your Rights.”

What’s Inside:

1. How to Start or Join a Creative Cooperative
   • Legal templates (co-op, LLC, DAO)
   • Governance models: consensus, sociocracy, democratic voting
   • Roles: member-owner, contributor, admin, facilitator
2. Ethical Contracts & Revenue Sharing
   • Sample equitable contracts
   • Revenue-sharing models
   • Royalties vs mutual credit vs equity
3. Owning Your IP Collectively
   • Creative Commons licensing
   • How to avoid predatory publishing/distribution deals
   • Shared rights vs individual control
4. Distribution and Monetization Alternatives
   • Crowdfunding & mutual aid
   • Open platforms: Resonate (music), Ampled, Means TV
   • Platform cooperatives (e.g., Open Collective, Hypha)
5. Creative Collaboration Tools
   • Free co-creation platforms: Miro, Penpot, Git, Notion
   • Digital co-working platforms: Mobilized Canvas, Discord, etc.
6. Mental Health and Burnout Prevention
   • Collective care practices
   • Anti-hustle ethics

️ COMMUNITY STUDIO STARTER KIT

“Build a Media Studio for and by the People”

What’s Inside:

1. How to Build a Community Media Co-op
   • Incorporation options: co-op, nonprofit, public-benefit org
   • Bylaws template for media collectives
   • Participatory budgeting 101
2. Local Newsroom or Studio Toolkit
   • Equipment on a budget (cameras, mics, solar backup)
   • Volunteer-run vs funded models
   • Youth mentorship programs
3. Democratic Governance Made Simple
   • Decision-making templates
   • Conflict resolution practices
4. Public Accountability & Trust
   • Transparency policies
   • Citizen editorial boards
   • Non-extractive advertising or “no-ads” policy examples
5. Sustainable Funding Models
   • Community-supported media (CSM)
   • Membership tiers
   • Microgrants and participatory fundraising
6. Sample Programs You Can Launch
   • Local storytelling nights
   • Audio/radio shows hosted by elders or youth
   • Public hearings via livestream
   • Journalism apprenticeships