Crowdfunding was once a novel and unconventional approach for raising extra funds to complete a film project. But today, some filmmakers have managed to raise their entire budgets from the donations of ordinary people, by building a passionate fanbase and engaging communities.

Join us for an interactive session with crowdfunding expert Justin Giddings (TheKickstarterGuy.com) who will offer some real-world tips to help you achieve your crowdfunding goals. Topics covered will include Your Strategy for Preparing and Executing a Successful Campaign, the Power of Your Funding Amount, the Three Essential Ingredients of a Successful Campaign, the differences between Indiegogo and Kickstarter, and how to utilize a team-based approach for your campaign.

About the speaker

Justin Giddings is an award-winning actor and filmmaker who found creative freedom in crowdfunding. After becoming the “go-to guy” for crowdfunding advice, Justin combined his background in marketing with his experience in crowdfunding and launched www.TheKickstarterGuy.com. To date, he has coached over 325 filmmakers, raised $11 million, and has a success rate of 97%.
 
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