Learn directly from Steve Desmond, a filmmaker and screenwriter who completed a successful crowdfunding campaign and nearly doubled his initial raise! Steve has also worked on projects with Imagine Entertainment, Dreamworks Animation, The Disney Chanel, Level 1 Entertainment, Blacklight Transmedia, Preferred Film & TV and The Walt Becker Company!

You have a great idea for a feature film, documentary, or short film. You’re tired of just writing stuff and want to make your dream project into a reality. But you don’t have the money to do it… Yet.

In this exclusive Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, filmmaker and screenwriter Steve Desmond will help you build a killer crowdfunding plan so that you can raise the funds to get your dream project off the ground. Steve recently ran his own campaign to fund his short film on Kickstarter with a goal of raising $16K. He not only hit his goal, but blew by it raising a total of nearly $30K and his film is now in post-production! From his own experience, he’ll teach you how to craft a compelling pitch, build an online audience, and maximize your project’s potential. He’ll also go over the pros and cons of Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and other major crowdfunding sites, so that you can pick the one that’s best for you.

From making your pitch video to writing the perfect funding email to marketing your project across all social networks, this will be a one-stop shop for how to successfully crowdfund your film.

PRAISE FOR STEVE'S TEACHINGS:

"Well presented and streamlined webinar. Informative, helpful and well worth the time spent to attend. Great price/value ratio" - Karynne S.

"Really useful and well presented. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks Steve!" - Dee C.

"Steve was great I loved the way he presented things and his use of examples was very helpful. I wish I had him on speed dial!" - Rick H.

"I thought he was very insightful and forthcoming with his knowledge. Very genuine" - Terry S.

"Lots of information presented in a fun and charming way. Good examples which illustrated the points made. Thanks!" - Manina L.

"Very nicely presented with perfect timing to get across the information. He was organized and loaded with hands on knowledge. Thanks for a great webinar class experience." - J'hon W.

"Your points were well organized, easy to understand, and you used great examples for everything, which makes a HUGE difference." - Dale L.

"Really enjoyed this. Got a lot of guidance." - Tiffany M.

• Kickstarter or Indiegogo – Which one should you choose?
  • Do you want to raise some of your budget? Or all of your budget?
  • The value of creating “a sense or urgency.”
• Setting your Target Budget.
  • What is too much? What is too little?
• Creating a Pitch Video.
  • Your Pitch Video needs to show that you’re a professional worth investing in.
  • Creating a unique hook to make your film stand out.
• Reaching out to your Network.
  • The value of writing individual personalized emails.
  • No one wants to fund your dream. They want to be inspired by your vision.
• Social Networking.
  • Capitalizing on Stage 32, Facebook and Twitter to expand your project’s scope.
• Determining your Backer Rewards.
  • What do backers want? And what can you afford?
  • How to think outside the box and tailor rewards to your project.
• Launching your Campaign.
  • How a “soft launch” can give you a running start.
  • Raising 10% of your goal on the first day and 25% during your first week.
• Running your Campaign.
  • Crowdfunding is a full-time job. Your effort determines your results.
  • Crafting backer updates and posts to keep the momentum going.
• Using the Press.
  • Reaching out to blogs and websites to promote your project.
• Racing for the Finish Lines
  • The crucial last 48 hours that will determine whether your project makes it or breaks it.
• Recorded, in-depth Q&A with Steve, a successful campaign creator!

• Any and all filmmakers looking to raise funds for their project.
• Screenwriters who want to bring their ideas off the page and onto the screen.
• Directors looking to launch their next project.
• Producers looking for funding to get their film off the ground.
• Actors who want to take control of their careers and make their own film.
• Any creative who is looking to embrace the DIY culture and make their own film.
• Any creative looking to learn more about the crowdfunding process.

"Well presented and streamlined webinar. Informative, helpful and well worth the time spent to attend. Great price/value ratio" - Karynne S.

"Really useful and well presented. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks Steve!" - Dee C.

"Steve was great I loved the way he presented things and his use of examples was very helpful. I wish I had him on speed dial!" - Rick H.

"I thought he was very insightful and forthcoming with his knowledge. Very genuine" - Terry S.

"Lots of information presented in a fun and charming way. Good examples which illustrated the points made. Thanks!" - Manina L.

"Very nicely presented with perfect timing to get across the information. He was organized and loaded with hands on knowledge. Thanks for a great webinar class experience." - J'hon W.

"Your points were well organized, easy to understand, and you used great examples for everything, which makes a HUGE difference." - Dale L.

"Really enjoyed this. Got a lot of guidance." - Tiffany M.