Gain invaluable insights from 31 filmmakers as they share their experiences with crowdfunding in this comprehensive 2-hour video. Explore topics such as why people fail at crowdfunding, building an audience, preparation strategies, and the challenges of running a successful campaign. Learn from industry experts like Emily Best (SEED&SPARK CEO), Richard "RB" Botto (STAGE 32 CEO), and Spike Lee, who raised over $1.4 million on Kickstarter. Discover practical tips from filmmakers who have successfully funded projects ranging from $5,200 to $221,000. Understand the importance of audience engagement, campaign preparation, and perseverance in achieving crowdfunding goals. Whether you're a novice or experienced filmmaker, acquire essential knowledge to enhance your crowdfunding efforts and bring your creative projects to life.
Crowdfunding Tips for Filmmakers - 31 Industry Experts Share Their Experiences
Film Courage via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Richard "RB" Botto, STAGE 32 CEO / Founder
- Sheri Candler, Marketing Strategist
- Brian Jun, In The Buck, $30,000 on Indiegogo
- Spike Lee, Da Sweet Blood Of Jesus, $1,418,910 on Kickstarter
- Sheri Candler, Marketing Strategist
- Jason Brubaker, Founder of Filmmaking Stuff
- Joe Wilson, Vampire Mob, PlayShorts, $36,000 from 5 separate campaigns
- Alexis Kirke, Plymouth University
- Ryan Koo, Amateur previously Man-Child $125,000 on Kickstarter
- Jon Reiss, Bomb It 2, $21,000 on Kickstarter
- Gary W. Goldstein, Writer's Guide To Hollywood, $25,000 on Kickstarter
- Marc Zicree, Space Command, $221,000 on Kickstarter
- Rafal Zielinski & Gina Wendkos, Tiger Within, $65,000 on Kickstarter
- Gary W. Goldstein, Writer's Guide To Hollywood, $25,000 on Kickstarter
- Judy Chaikin, The Girls in the Band, $15,690 on Indiegogo
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Jon Reiss, Bomb It 2, $21,000 on Kickstarter
- Rafal Zielinski & Gina Wendkos, Tiger Within, $65,000 on Kickstarter
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Angel Valerio & Christopher Miles, The Amber Project
- Jon Reiss, Bomb It 2, $21,000 on Kickstarter
- Marc Zicree, Space Command, $221,000 on Kickstarter
- Richard "RB" Botto, STAGE 32 CEO / Founder
- Sara Lamm & Mary Wigmore, Birth Story, $84,000 on Kickstarter
- Alexis Kirke, Plymouth University
- Hunter Weeks, Walter, Where The Yellowstone Goes, $57,000 on Kickstarter
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Angel Valerio & Christopher Miles, The Amber Project
- Gabriel Diani & Etta Devine, Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse, $157,000 3 Kickstarters
- Mike Hedge, Similo, $14,722 on Kickstarter
- Merete Mueller & Christopher Smith, TINY: A Story About Living Small, $11,000 on Kickstarter
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Richard "RB" Botto, STAGE 32 CEO / Founder
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Mike Hedge, Similo, $14,722 on Kickstarter
- Chad Diez & Art Hall, Laps, $5200 on Kickstarter
- Emily Best, SEED&SPARK CEO / Founder
- Gabriel Diani & Etta Devine, Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse, $157,000 3 Kickstarters
- Mike Hedge, Similo, $14,722 on Kickstarter
- Gabriel Diani & Etta Devine, Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse, $157,000 3 Kickstarters
- Brian Jun, In The Buck, $30,000 on Indiegogo
- Marc Zicree, Space Command, $221,000 on Kickstarter
- Joke Fincioen & Biagio Messina, Dying To Do Letterman, $57,569 on Kickstarter
- Brian Jun, In The Buck, $30,000 on Indiegogo
Taught by
Film Courage
