diy workshop!

crowdfunding for career independence

Julie KeckHave a great movie idea? FANTASTIC! We wanna watch it. But first: how are you going to fund it, and – when you’re finished – who’s going to watch it?

Most people think about crowdfunding simply as a fundraising tool, but it is so much more than that: it’s a great way to start (or continue) developing a direct connection with your audience, which, as we all know, is essential for building a sustainable film career that leads to distribution and the opportunity to, you know, make more than one thing. Fun fact: past attendees of this workshop have a 100% rate of success at Seed&Spark!

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • Why audience building is essential for a film career (and crowdfunding)
  • How to define, find, talk to, and grow your audience
  • How to prepare for a successful crowdfunding campaign (including goal, incentives and a communication plan)
  • Why staged financing might be right for you
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    about julie keck

    We’re excited to have CineKink alumnus filmmaker, Julie Keck, join us to share her crowdfunding wisdom!

    Julie is a Chicago-based writer and producer and also the Head of Education and Outreach at Seed&Spark. Since 2000, Julie has made two features, several shorts, and over 20 web series, including her most recent series F*ck Yes, an adult sex ed series focused on consent. Prior to joining Seed&Spark, Julie ran or consulted on crowdfunding campaigns that raised over $300k for film projects across the spectrum. Julie is co-author of Social Media Charm School.

    Find her on Twitter and Instagram and pick her brain: @kingisafink
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    date & time:
    Sunday, March 18 – 2:30 – 4:30 PM
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    location:
    TBA; address emailed to participants.
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    admission:
    $20; not included in CineKink NYC All-Access Pass; free to CineKink filmmakers w/advance RSVP
    18 and over only. Please note that the location is not handicap-accessible.
    This workshop is expected to sell out. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.

    Tickets for CineKink NYC / 2018 on Eventbrite
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