The Creators Guild of America is the official 501(c)(6)
non-profit organization that protects and promotes the interests of digital creators.
We provide creators with legal protections, recognition, benefits, community, and more.
Creator ID
Show the world you belong. Your Creator ID is verified by the CGA, establishing trust, giving you professional recognition, and helping brands and businesses take your work more seriously.
Contract Rider
Protect your work with confidence. The CGA Rider sets clear standards for payments, ownership, and AI use, while our Get Paid service helps you escalate collections and secure what you are owed.
Project Credit
Your work deserves recognition. Through Hue, our IMDb like database, creators can showcase verified projects, build a trusted track record, and attract new opportunities with confidence.
Compliance
Let us step in and stand up for you. With Compliance, creators can ensure contracts are honored, payments are made on time, and their rights are fully safeguarded with confidence.
Creator Concierge
Get human support when you need it most. The CGA Concierge connects you with real people who listen, understand your challenges, and guide you toward solutions with care and professionalism.
Events & Community
Learn, connect, and grow together. The CGA brings creators into inspiring events and a supportive community where knowledge is shared, relationships are built, and opportunities come to life.
Industry Advocacy
Your voice carries further with the CGA. We champion creator rights across the industry, advocating for fair standards, ethical practices, and policies that shape a stronger future for everyone.
Benefits & Discounts
Enjoy exclusive perks designed for creators. From professional tools to partner discounts, your CGA membership helps you save money while gaining access to resources that support your growth.
Ongoing Education
Keep learning, keep advancing. The CGA provides workshops, resources, and expert insights to help you sharpen your skills and stay ahead in the evolving creator economy.
View some of our accredited members and the work they've produced.
Fleur De Nuit
Marketing
21 August 2023
Ghost
Media
2 October 2020
SmallRock Studios
Maker
15 December 2022
Greg X Nino
Marketing
7 June 2024
Eligible members may apply for any category (Media, Marketing or Maker) and must meet any two (2) of the category’s requirements for acceptance.
Media
Creator, Influencer, Gamer, Podcaster, Entertainer, Writer
Requirements
Any two (2) are required:
10K followers across 3 or less platforms
25K or more monthly active website visits
One (1) verified platform (Excluding X)
Paid activations valued over $15K (1 year or less)
Five (5) confirmed "Created By" Credits
Marketing
Brand, Community, Videographer, Photographer, Editor, Designer
Requirements
Any two (2) are required:
Professional work portfolio
Active W2 employment at agency or in marketing role
25K followers across 5 managed accounts
Paid projects valued over $15K (1 year or less)
Five (5) confirmed "Created By" Credits
Maker
Founder, Co-Founder, Producer, Developer
Requirements
Any two (2) are required:
$500K in venture capital raised from institutional funds
$100K per year in gross revenue (USD)
50K streams, downloads, or installations
Github repo submissions
Five (5) confirmed "Created By" Credits
Footnotes
Our eligibility requirements are thoughtfully crafted by a diverse committee of creative professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and representation across the industry.
We proudly support members from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. As a Guild, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to fostering an environment of equality and acceptance for all.
As a non-profit organization, the dues paid by our members are reinvested into the Guild to fund events, legal costs, and continuous improvements, making sure to look after our volunteers and ensuring a vibrant future for all creators.
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