Creator Lift: Meet the Creators

These are the 10 creators from the first Creator Lift cohort.

Creators have long been an integral part of the digital media landscape. They inform, comment, entertain, and shape public debates. Through their content, they sometimes reach large communities and are becoming increasingly relevant, especially to younger audiences.

The new “Creator Lift” grant program equips aspiringcreators with journalistic and/or entrepreneurial aspirationswith the skillsand long-term capacity to develop high-quality content, professionalize their formats, and thus thrive in the creator economy. The program will take place for the first time in 2026.

The creators were selected by a 12-member jury from over 170 applications.
The 10 finalists for Creator Lift have now been selected.

The Creators of 2026

These are the 10 creators selected by the jury.

Anne

Anne combines authentic storytelling with running motivation, mental health perspectives, and a thoughtful take on social media. She deliberately shares not only personal bests, perfect…

Anne combines authentic storytelling with running motivation, mental health perspectives, and a thoughtful take on social media. She deliberately shares not only personal bests, perfect routines, or high-gloss moments, but also doubts, fatigue, pressure, humor, and personal lessons learned. Through her experience in social media and influencer marketing, she also brings a professional perspective to creator topics, brands, events, and community building.

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Dianne

Dianne combines in-depth expertise in sex education with storytelling rooted in everyday life. Much of her content stems from real questions, uncertainties, and situations she encounters in her…

Dianne combines in-depth expertise in sex education with storytelling rooted in everyday life. Much of her content stems from real questions, uncertainties, and situations she encounters in her daily life. She translates complex and often taboo topics into clear, understandable, and relatable language. Her goal is to present content in a way that is accessible, factually accurate, and emotionally relatable. In doing so, she contributes to public education, prevention, and an open approach to sensitive topics.

Instagram

Emilija

Emilija paints on caps, repurposes textiles, and turns seemingly worn-out garments into one-of-a-kind pieces. Her content showcases the creative potential of clothing that might otherwise be…

Emilija paints on caps, repurposes textiles, and turns seemingly worn-out garments into one-of-a-kind pieces. Her content showcases the creative potential of clothing that might otherwise be discarded. Through her DIY ideas, she combines sustainability, art, and personal expression, giving textiles a second life. As a visual artist, she inspires her community not to throw away clothes too quickly, but to think creatively about them and reinterpret them.

Instagram

Ferdaus

Ferdaus produces entertaining, lively, and humorous content. Even in the realm of brand content, he avoids a traditional advertising approach, instead relying on storytelling, humor, creative…

Ferdaus produces entertaining, lively, and humorous content. Even in the realm of brand content, he avoids a traditional advertising approach, instead relying on storytelling, humor, creative editing, and language that resonates with his target audience. This results in content where brand messages don’t feel out of place but are perceived as natural.

TikTok

Jasmin

Jasmin uses creative writing, poetry, and personal reflections to bring to light experiences that many young women can relate to. Her content explores identity, self-discovery, insecurities, and…

Jasmin uses creative writing, poetry, and personal reflections to bring to light experiences that many young women can relate to. Her content explores identity, self-discovery, insecurities, and the feeling of growing up between different worlds. This is complemented by lifestyle, fashion, and everyday content. Through her work, she creates a safe space for young women with immigrant backgrounds and provides the representation she herself long lacked.

Instagram

Julia

Julia creates calm, curated, and visually appealing content focused on set design, film production, and creative processes. She offers insights into the work behind the scenes and shows how film…

Julia creates calm, curated, and visually appealing content focused on set design, film production, and creative processes. She offers insights into the work behind the scenes and shows how film worlds come to life. In her videos, she also makes set design easy to understand and relatable. In addition, she discusses product design, interior design, and creative tools. Through thorough research and her own experiences from college and the professional world, she shares valuable knowledge and makes the world of film accessible to her community.

Instagram

Lena

Lena produces short explanatory videos on children’s questions and general knowledge. In her videos, she delves into specific questions with the goal of explaining each topic as simply and…

Lena produces short explanatory videos on children’s questions and general knowledge. In her videos, she delves into specific questions with the goal of explaining each topic as simply and clearly as possible. As a journalist, she conducts thorough research and places great emphasis on factual accuracy. Her goal is to present information in a way that’s easy to understand, leaving as few unanswered questions as possible and ensuring that even younger viewers can follow along without any trouble.

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Ömer

Ömer combines the themes of family and lifestyle with honest insights into his daily life. Through his content, he challenges existing gender stereotypes and shares his views and…

Ömer combines the themes of family and lifestyle with honest insights into his daily life. Through his content, he challenges existing gender stereotypes and shares his views and experiences—whether on pregnancy, household chores, mental health, or support in everyday life. At the same time, fashion, aesthetics, and modern lifestyle play an important role in his content, without ever coming across as superficial.

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Simon

Simon visits buildings, construction sites, and major construction projects in person and presents them in the form of casual, journalistic reports. Using his own photos, interviews, and…

Simon visits buildings, construction sites, and major construction projects in person and presents them in the form of casual, journalistic reports. Using his own photos, interviews, and insightful analysis, he combines thorough research with visually compelling storytelling and a personal perspective. His goal is to present architecture and design not in a dry or elitist way, but in a way that inspires even people without specialized knowledge to engage with their surroundings and their city.

Instagram

Zarah

Zarah creates a colorful mix of lifestyle content, creative ideas, and local recommendations around Berlin—from flea markets to trade shows and events, as well as trends and personal…

Zarah creates a colorful mix of lifestyle content, creative ideas, and local recommendations around Berlin—from flea markets to trade shows and events, as well as trends and personal reflections. Many of her videos explore topics such as sustainability, mindful living, reducing smartphone use, and creative self-expression. Her core values are creativity, curiosity, and sustainability. Through her content, she inspires her community to approach everyday life with greater awareness, openness, and creativity.

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