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Creative Production Ecosystem

PRESS START Creator Hub

Where Learning Becomes Opportunity

Press Start Creator Hub is a complete ecosystem that teaches students creative skills, entrepreneurship, publishing, and monetization—while building portfolios that travel with them beyond graduation.

Learn
Create
Publish
Monetize
Portfolio
Opportunity
SCROLL
THE VISION

What Is Press Start?

Press Start Creator Hub is a creative production ecosystem anchored in dedicated on-site learning studios designed to prepare students for careers in creative technology, media, and entrepreneurship.

Unlike traditional programs where student work ends with a grade, Press Start creates a closed-loop system where students move from learning to real-world outcomes — all within a safe, supervised, education-first environment.

We teach with forward-thinking AI integration — preparing students for the careers of tomorrow, not yesterday.

This is not a club. This is not a one-off program. This is infrastructure for future-ready education.

"Press Start doesn't just teach creativity — it teaches how creative work becomes a career."

— MoJo Johnson, Co-Founder, Press Start

Game Design
Comics & Story
Film & Animation
Entrepreneurship
THE CHALLENGE

Why Schools Need This

Students are creative, capable, and motivated — but current systems often fall short.

01

Siloed Creative Learning

Creative skills are scattered across disconnected classes with no unified pathway.

02

Temporary Assignments

Student work disappears at the end of the semester instead of building toward something lasting.

03

No Real Pathways

Students lack clear routes from classroom learning to publishing, careers, or entrepreneurship.

04

Disconnected From Industry

Programs don't reflect how modern creative industries actually function and create value.

THE COMPLETE PIPELINE

The Press Start Ecosystem

Press Start connects everything students create into one ecosystem. Nothing lives in isolation.

01
Create

Tools & Labs

Students use Press Start creation tools and Creator Hubs to build real production assets.

  • Design characters & environments
  • Create comics & visual stories
  • Build game & media assets
  • Develop animations & episodes
  • Use AI-assisted creation responsibly
  • Master industry-standard workflows
02
Publish

Visibility & Purpose

Student work doesn't end at "turn it in." It goes public, building accountability and pride.

  • Press Start Streaming Platform
  • Digital comics & episodic releases
  • Curated student showcases
  • School & community exhibitions
  • Festival submissions
  • Online portfolio hosting
03
Monetize

Education-First & Safe

Structured, supervised monetization pathways that teach real entrepreneurship.

  • Asset Marketplace (sell asset packs)
  • Content monetization (views)
  • Learn pricing & value creation
  • Understand digital ownership
  • Analytics & audience development
  • Intellectual property basics
04
Portfolio

Every Student Leaves With One

Students graduate with a living portfolio — ready for college, internships, and jobs.

  • Personal portfolio website
  • Published work samples
  • Project descriptions
  • Team roles & responsibilities
  • Skills demonstrated
  • Showcase documentation
05
Opportunity

Print, Showcases & Festivals

Real-world creative industry events and professional presentation.

  • Print comics, posters, art books
  • Gallery exhibitions
  • Festival screenings
  • Supervised artwork sales
  • Industry networking
  • College & career connections
WHY IT WORKS

Benefits For Everyone

For Students

Real Skills & Ownership

  • Career-ready creative skills
  • AI literacy & responsible use
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Financial literacy fundamentals
  • Team collaboration experience
  • Portfolio for college & jobs
For Schools

Engagement & Pride

  • Increased student engagement
  • Stronger attendance
  • Public-facing student success
  • Family and community pride
  • Flagship program identity
  • Cross-curricular integration
For Leadership

Vision & Scale

  • Workforce-aligned pathways
  • Equity-centered opportunity
  • Grant-ready innovation
  • Scalable, repeatable model
  • CTE & A-G alignment
  • Future-proof education
CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS

Future-Focused & Resource Ready

Schools that are seamlessly aligned with expanded learning opportunities can leverage available educational resources to bring future-focused creative and technical education to their students with the Press Start Creator Hub.

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Resource-Ready Program Modules

Turnkey module lineup designed for 2-3 days/week, 2-3 hours/session, 10-12 week cycles. Built on the foundation of the Press Start Game of Life book series.

1

Press Start: Game Design & Interactive Media Lab

Students design, develop, and publish interactive games and experiences.

2

PSCoMiXX: Digital Comics & Storytelling Studio

Visual storytelling, comic creation, and narrative design.

3

Mad Mixed Media: Film, Animation & Creator Economy

Video production, animation, and content creation with real publishing outcomes.

4

Game of Life XP: Identity, Purpose & Career Pathways

SEL-focused personal development using gaming metaphors.

Education-First. Always Compliant.

Clear separation between funded learning time and optional creator opportunities.

During Enrichment Hours

(Paid by School)

  • Learning & skill building
  • Creating original work
  • Portfolio development
  • Publishing to school channels
  • Preparing asset packs
After Enrichment / Optional

(Student Choice)

  • Asset marketplace sales
  • Revenue sharing
  • Festival participation
  • Creator marketplace
  • Extended publishing
PROFESSIONAL STUDIO ARM

Mad Mixed Media: Our Studio Partner

Mad Mixed Media serves as our industry-facing studio arm that connects student creators to real professional career opportunities.

Studio Activities in Enrichment
  • Guest artists & industry mentors
  • Studio showcases & exhibitions
  • Content curation & quality review
  • Festival screenings & submissions
Studio Benefits
  • Talent discovery pipeline
  • Content IP development
  • Brand recognition
  • Future collaborator network
THEATERS • VENUES • SCHOOLS • CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

Partnerships & Hub Activations

Press Start and Mad Mixed Media Studio partner with theaters, schools, cultural spaces, and creative venues.

Game & Interactive Demos

Live playable showcases

Comics & Story Exhibitions

Gallery-style displays

Film Screenings

Premiere showcases

Creator Workshops

Industry mentorship

Gallery Exhibitions

Digital art displays

Networking

Community connections

Theaters & Venues
Schools & Districts
Cultural Centers
Community Orgs
Creative Studios
Libraries & Museums

Partnership Models

Joint Showcases

Co-produced exhibitions featuring student work alongside professionals.

Residencies

Extended creator-in-residence programs at partner venues.

After-School Extensions

Hub activations connected to expanded learning programs.

Festival Co-Productions

Annual festivals produced with venues and sponsors.

Sponsored Creator Labs

Foundation-sponsored creative technology labs.

Community Pop-Ups

Temporary activations at public spaces.

Contact Partnerships

CREATE • PRINT • SELL • EARN

Merchandise & Creator Shops

Turn original artwork into real products. Students design, we produce, they earn.

Apparel

T-shirts, hoodies via DTF

Print Comics

Physical copies

Art Prints

High-quality prints

Art Books

Collected works

Stickers & Cards

Collectible prints

Digital Assets

Downloads & templates

How It Works

1
Create — Design original artwork using Press Start tools
2
Submit — Upload designs for review and approval
3
Produce — DTF printing, comic printing, product creation
4
List — Products go live in creator shops
5
Earn — Creators receive revenue from sales
THE TWO-PART CREATOR EXPERIENCE

PressPlay Festival

Meet, collaborate, and learn — then create for 6 months — then showcase your work.

Part 1

The Collab

Launch Event

  • Team Formation & Networking
  • Tool & Platform Workshops
  • Industry Mentor Sessions
  • Project Pitches & Planning
  • 6-Month Project Kickoff

6 Months of Creation

Teams collaborate to build projects. Regular check-ins and mentorship throughout.

Part 2

The Showcase

6 Month Finale Event

  • Project Premieres & Screenings
  • Playable Game Demos
  • Comic & Art Exhibitions
  • Creator Marketplace & Merch
  • Awards & Recognition

Launch a Press Start Hub

POWERING THE NEXT GENERATION

Industry Partners

Built on relationships with industry-leading companies.

Epic Games
Game Engine
Reallusion
Animation
Wacom
Digital Drawing
Houdini
VFX
Maxon
3D & Motion
Titmouse
Animation Studio
Wix
Portfolio
Mad Mixed Media
Distribution
EDUCATION • TECHNOLOGY • STORYTELLING • CULTURE

Global Study Abroad & Creator Exchange

Press Start and Mad Mixed Media offer immersive summer study abroad programs combining education, technology, storytelling, and cultural exchange.

Launch Country: Japan

The birthplace of gaming, manga, and anime culture

Game Design
Manga & Comics
Digital Art
Animation
Cultural Immersion
01
Pre-Trip Virtual Learning

Online preparation covering cultural context and project planning.

02
Supervised International Experience

Fully supervised, chaperoned travel with structured daily itineraries.

03
Creative Workshops & Labs

Hands-on sessions at studios, schools, and cultural institutions.

04
Cultural Excursions

Visits to Akihabara, Ghibli Museum, game studios, and more.

05
Post-Trip Showcase

Student work published and exhibited on Press Start platforms.

Contact Global Programs

DISTRICT-SAFE • GRANT-SAFE • YOUTH-SAFE

Trust, Safety & Legal

Press Start is built on a foundation of safety, transparency, and protection — for students, educators, schools, and creators.

Learn More About Our Policies

Terms of Service

Platform usage

Privacy Policy

Data protection

Youth Safety

Supervision protocols

Code of Conduct

Behavior standards

Creator Rights

IP ownership

Community Guidelines

Collaboration rules

Accessibility

Inclusive design

Report Concern

Safety contact

Make a Policy Inquiry

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