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Book Pipeline connects writers to publishers, agents, and the film industry through competitions and workshops, providing hands-on support to bridge the gap between emerging authors and the industry since 2014.

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Script Pipeline connects writers with producers, agents, and managers, facilitating over $8 million in sales through competitions and ongoing industry support, helping launch major films and secure high-profile representation since 1999.

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Film Pipeline connects filmmakers and writers with agencies and executives, focusing on diverse storytelling and playing an active role in developing and promoting projects, reviewing thousands of submissions annually since its launch in 2018.

Crowdfunding the Dream: How to Run a Successful Campaign

Recorded

February 7, 2023

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

$35

Subjects

Filmmaking, Publishing, Screenwriting

Topic

Business

Crowdfunding provides a unique opportunity to bring your film to life. But the market is saturated, and it requires careful planning to connect with your audience. On Kickstarter alone, there have been over 80,000 film projects. The success rate of these projects is under 40%. So—how do you execute a successful campaign?  

Shawn Hainsworth has run three successful campaigns in the past year, and through these experiences has learned what to expect, what works, and what doesn’t. Shawn will walk you through the process, providing real-world advice to help manage a successful campaign. The primary focus will be on project-based campaigns, Kickstarter and Indiegogo, but he will also touch on creator-based campaigns such as Patreon. 

The presentation will cover:

  • Setting realistic expectations
  • Creating a good story
  • Creating and fulfilling rewards
  • Building an audience for your work
  • Managing the full lifecycle of a campaign

By the end of this presentation, you should feel confident knowing if a crowdfunding campaign is right for your project, and if so, how to run one successfully from start to finish.

Host

Shawn Hainsworth
Between 1992 and 2004, Shawn Hainsworth made five feature-length documentaries, as well numerous shorts and experimental films, which screened at film festivals around the world. He makes a living as a computer programmer working most recently in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. However, he has a passion for storytelling and wrote numerous […]

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