I just recently posted a short film I'd like to shoot early next year.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/921041406/mr-happy-a-short-film
I try to spread the word but it doesn't seem to work? How would you guys go about raising some funds for a project that you worked forever on!
I know the concept it isn't about getting somebody to give a ton of money but it's about getting a bunch of people to donate a little.
100 people donate 10 dollars = 1000 dollars!
I bet you guys have been where I'm at before!
Could you donate a $1 or 5 - 10 dollars? or spare a word of advice?
Thanks!
Steve
Welcome to filmmaking.net.
It's really difficult to get people you don't know
to donate to your project, isn't it? Have you ever
donated $10 to a filmmaker you don't know
through Kickstarter? How about $5?
I think most of us are just like you.
I have financed all my shorts either alone or with
some help from friends and family. I could never
find people I didn't know to donate any money.
It looks like your family have already donated. And
even a couple of friends. That's a fine start.
Where did you get the money for first short? How
did you finance your feature?
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Have you gone to any film festivals or film society meetings? They could be a good place to network with others who are interested in film and might be able to donate or help you out.
I would have to say that your first stop would have to be family and friends (after you've emptied out your bank account). If you're looking to shoot with $1,000 budget or so, you could probably just work for the money yourself - part-time, or summer job.
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Hello,
I think a good idea would be to consider if you actually need the money after all i've made quite a few short films with practically no budget and they've done quite well.
Secondly I recommend that if you are adamant you can't make it happen without cash draw up a detailed budget and see where you would allocate money.
Thirdly you should approach a film commission for a small grant
I wish you the best with your filming and all of us know how hard it can be to get a film into filming alone
Eledmondo
"Start small"
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