Are you struggling to get your theater project, Web series, or film off the ground? Raising money is one of the most challenging aspects of any production, from one-off fringe performances to multi-million dollar film shoots. Here are six great ways to raise funds for projects large and small and let your creativity shine through.
1. Crowdfunding, A growing trend over the past decade, websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped fund hundreds of thousands of projects and have had a huge impact on entrepreneurs and artists alike. Dozens of crowdsourcing sites exist to help you launch your projects, and all follow the same basic model: Donors can browse the site and pledge any amount, often in exchange for some sort of perk or gift.
The success of this method depends on the power of social media; with the opportunity to reach thousands of friends with one Facebook post, it can be easier to get $10 from 200 people than $2000 from one. Though Kickstarter and Indiegogo lead the field in crowdfunding independent projects, other sites to consider include the aptly named Indie Film Funding, Seed&Spark, which allows filmmakers to create a wedding registry-style wish list for equipment and other needs, and Patreon,
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