Has anyone tried crowdfunding recently? Which platform did you use? Was it successful?
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I'm currently trying patreon because I'm trying to build a fanbase for my upcoming web series. As for it being successful.. let me get back to you on that.
-G.R.B.
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I ran a indiegogo campaign and raised $10,000. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/do-the-dance-a-documentary-film#/
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We have had 3 successful Kickstarter campaigns for Transylvania Television. The first we asked for $6000 and received $9000. The second, we asked for $10k and received about $12k. The third, we asked for $15k and received almost $20k. The campaigns were spread out over 6 years. Have a budget ready. Produce during your campaign, don't just wait for the money to come in. Give incentives to different tiers. Good luck.
Congrats to those who have done a successful crowdfunding campaigns! Hats off to you. I just launched mine over a week ago and it's really nerve-wracking. Well, I'll let you know in 3 weeks how we did, hopefully we'll at least meet our goal.
@ Ed Fletcher - Sounds very interesting, will this like a documentary or a film based on the real event and which length do you plan?
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Paulette Pearson From all discussions in this forum I learned that Indiegogo and Kickstarter were the best platforms for crowdfunding. Good luck for your campaign and let us know how it worked!
I know Don Bluth got over $300K for just a sizzle reel for his new 2D animated project, but he's a big name in animation and he'd been successful before. As for other, smaller peeps, I'm not sure.
-G.R.B.
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I recently discovered a finished campaign for kind of a family story. The aunt or grandmother of the director became a hero or famous for anything and because people loved the story and he could show a lot of material in his introducing video they donated over 200k, I think 250k or so.
This shows that you need either a touching story that others would love to watch and/or a project they want to become part of plus you have to come up with a proper and really enthusiastic video. As soon as you touch people you get the attention and if they can't donate they mostly at least forward the link to others.
Additionally, you really need a good network, a crowd for your crowdfunding to donate or to spread the campaign.
Dan MaxXx Code 8 is project by Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Robbie Amell (Flash, Legends of Tomorrow) and yes, they are using their fanbase to crowdfund the project, which looks promising! Paulette Pearson Crowdfunding on Indiego-go & Kickstarter can work with the right marketing. I know several indie filmmakers in my area that use Indiego-go with much success. I've seen a few successful projects on GoFundMe too. Good luck!
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Vitaly Kozlov is right, I almost got taken in by one of these scams. I've learned to be wary of people offering financing on the boards. Most real financiers don't offer it publicly, either you approach them or they approach you. :/ Sad but true.
-G.R.B.
Wow, what a story. But I really think that's true. You have to be an adventurer and take the risk. Maybe not in this way, but if you really want it and believe in your abilities you really try everything no matter the risk.
Richard Branson failed several times before he hit the jackpot as a result of Tubular Bells.
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Indiegogo and Kickstarter are good crowdfunding platforms for you. But here's the thing - you have to nurture your campaign. What I mean is that you need to post updates on a regular basis along with new videos. You also need to email the folks that have contributed so they are engaged and excited...excited enough to tell their friends, too. Also, reach out regularly using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube during your campaign. That's how a successful crowdfunding campaign is conducted. There is a lot of good info out there to help you learn how to do crowdfund successfully. Good luck!
You can try Slated as well. https://www.slated.com/ (please note... I earn nothing off you clicking the link or signing up (which is free!)) You sign up, list projects (for a fee) and people find you or you find people... When you sign up the site gives you a handy little tour, too. Hope this helps!
Glad I haven't put anything up on slated, then.
-G.R.B.
I am in the middle of an ig campaign and having problems getting tech support around a formatting issue. May have to extend it to the 40 day max to meet my goal. It's a learning exp fer sure. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-virtual-guy-a-sci-fi-musical-comedy