Having been a part of the DIY DAY series last year, below is one of the presentations by IndieGoGo. Thanks to Lance Weiler and friends, we were fortunate enough to meet many filmmakers around the country as we participated in each of the sessions including; Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and New York. Following is the Show Me the Money talk from Boston.
As today’s global financial markets struggle, the U.S. presidential candidates are raising over $1,000,000 a day online in sub $1,000 contributions from individuals. In other industries, companies like Prosper, Kiva and Sellaband are eliminating the middlemen and democratizing fundraising as well. The secret is crowdfunding and fan participation. Through a direct connection (i.e. social networks, email, distribution outlets, blogs, house parties, twitter, chat) and a call to action, each case study is converting niche audiences into their fundraising and promotional base. “Show Me The Money” discusses the trends, the tools, and the companies pioneering DIWO (Do-It-With-Others) Funding and Filmmaking. From widgets to VIP perks, this presentation is for the independent artist interested in engaging their audience to raise money.
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