Facebook Reels is Expanding: New Spotlight and New Bonus Program + Creative Tools and Best Practices

Plus, 6 tools to use in Creator Studio

Reels on Facebook Expands Globally We're excited to share that Reels are now available in more places across the globe! Moreover, eligible creators in the US, Mexico and Canada can now directly monetize their reels with dynamic overlay ads. We'll be expanding availability soon. In addition, we've added new creative features such as Remix, as well as reels creation from existing stories. Find out more We're trying something new! Reels are taking over Instagram and Facebook (and expanding globally, see above!) and we know many of you are eager to get in the mix. Every month, we plan to spotlight some of our favorite creator reels and sprinkle some inspo. Give them a watch and a follow, and let us know what you think. Channel your inner child Creator duo @LingAndLamb shared this feel-good reel of Lamb's first snow angel, a great reminder to embrace the little things that bring you joy. Break into dance Turn it alllllll the way up! Video creator @nianaguerrero hopped on the #ZOOchallenge dance trend. Use your voice @sanderjennings teamed up with fellow creator @breakoutthechazhands on a simple, straightforward and heartwarming message that bears repeating. Share your journey Wherever you're going, take your audience along for the ride. Whether you're traveling somewhere new, discovering something about yourself or honing a new skill, like @samlitv learning Tagalog to converse with his partner's family. Announcing Stars Live Creation Bonus Program As part of our commitment to invest over $1 billion in creators through 2022, we're launching a new bonus program for Facebook creators. The program will pay eligible creators based on the performance of their live broadcasts. The program is currently invite-only. To join, go to the Bonuses tab in Creator Studio, under Monetization, and select the available bonus opportunity. You can also opt-in through bonus notifications that you receive. If you aren't currently eligible, express interest in the Bonuses program here. Get started My First Million Watch: Chris Matthews & Daphnique Springs Instagram Subscriptions Helping creators earn recurring monthly income Inspiration Donnalyn garnered 7M followers in one year Tips & Tricks Earn a sustainable income on Facebook Updates Comment moderation & creator support Tools to Use Optimize your Facebook video

New Creative Tools on Reels, Plus Best Practices

Hear from creators on wellbeing, VR, accessibility and more

Bring your ideas to life with new Reels creative tools We're starting to roll out new creative tools across Facebook and Instagram Reels. These updates will not only make it easier to make and edit Reels, but also to get discovered by new audiences. Get the latest We got that good good reels inspo coming your way. From ingenious creators celebrating Pride to talented folks embodying #BlackJoy, there's a lil something here for everyone. Watch, take a beat, repeat. (Or remix.) Rays of sunshine Musician Kady Rain knows there's no shame in the affirmations game and that the person most deserving of your love is you. Fellow musician @freakquencee shared their own mantra for starting each day with a smile. So proud Everyone's coming out journey is different. Comedian Antonio Baldwin's story happens to be heartfelt, hilarious and worth sharing. About time Aussie creator @dom.skii shared his brilliant take on a hyper trending audio, focusing as much on his makeup skills as he does the choreography. You're the reason Motivational speaker and creator @MrsKevOnStage makes a case for dressing up all day, every day. Tips & tricks to help you succeed on Reels 12 best practices for creators on Facebook and Instagram. Get them here VidCon is officially back! And we're excited to learn from some of our favorite creators. Check out these creator panels below, and we hope to see you there! Staying safe so you create, grow and earn Join Devon Rodriguez Art & Achieng Agutu share tips on creating safe and supportive communities on Facebook & Instagram, unlocking their creative potential all while aiming to earn sustainable income doing what they love. Success at every stage of your journey Learn from Daphnique Springs, Lonnie Marts and Kheris Rogers about finding your voice, tapping into new audiences with Reels and embracing the journey! Metaverse 101: Everything you need to know Travel with us into the unknown – we can't wait to learn from Karen X about how she has dipped her toes into the Metaverse! Tune in "It's an extraordinarily exciting time to be a creator" Speaking of Karen X, learn more about her amazing new virtual reality dance video and her thoughts about the future. Right here New on Instagram Grid pinning New on Instagram 90-second Reels Accessibility Blind creator Ashley Mizell uses Reels to promote awareness Boundaries Kayla Nicole Jones on protecting your space Facebook Shop Chef Simone Zanoni made over €1.45M Empowering creators who love to make video