Using the Internet to Raise Money

There are so many tools on the Internet to help you drive fundraising efforts. Leslie Poston wrote on Mashable about creative ways to use social media to fundraise for a cause. With the rise of the Internet and social networks,... Read more

Independent Film: Why the Panic? (Oct 4th Panel)

Come to the Mill Valley Film Festival this Saturday. I'll be joining a great panel of industry veterans to discuss how to navigate the changing times in independent film. See you there. Independent Film: Why the Panic? Saturday, October 4,... Read more

Reminder: DIWO Live! Today at 12:00 Noon PST

Quick reminder about "DIWO Live!" - IndieGoGo's weekly forum for members to: * See the site in action * Ask questions * Get tips from the founders * Learn from other members "DIWO Live!" happens every Friday from 12:00 pm... Read more

Reminder: Producers Guild of America Panel (Sept 25)

I'll be joined by Tapestries of Hope Producer, Anand Chandrasekaran, who will discuss his strategy and tactics for building an audience and raising over $22K on IndieGoGo. Learn from your peer! PGA & VES Present "Show Me Money" - Upload... Read more

Turning Viewers into Promoters

DIWO Example: Rakontur Films Imagine instead of spending a large promotional budget, you were able to turn your fans into your own marketing army. Well, two 30-year olds, Alfred Spellman and Billy Corben, have been able to build their Maimi... Read more

18 People That Changed Hollywood

On behalf of BusinessWeek, Scott Kirsner wrote a piece about the most influential innovators in Hollywood. With images to support each icon, the journey across time takes us from the Kinetoscope to YouTube. Do you think any names should be... Read more

The New World Of Distribution

In parallel with IFP Independent Film Week, Peter Broderick released an essay, The New World of Distribution. Many of you have heard or read about much of this throughout the DIWO Download, but this 4000 word piece commissioned by indieWire,... Read more

Member Perks for Web 2.0 Expo NY

Web 2.0 Expo is off to a great start. IndieGoGo members get a special discount to the conference. Details: here Sign-up: here or buy on-site Perks: $100 discount code or free expo pass - webny08bd32 See the full schedule for... Read more

Party with IndieGoGo - Where Internet and Film Collide

Thanks everyone for RSVPing. As a reminder, the fun goes from 7-11pm. Location: Taj Address: 48 west 21st NYC Fun: Yummy apps, One hour rum bar, drink specials, and a great nyc DJ! Hosts: IndieGoGo, TubeMogul, Indy Mogul Facebook invite:... Read more

Ted Hope, Lance Hammer, Paul Rachman join Dinner Conversation

An evening of conversation among film and media visionaries will be hosted tonight by IndieGoGo in New York City to coincide with IFP Independent Film Week. Real time updates will be available via twitter (GoGoSlava) starting at 7:00pm and then... Read more