FS - Crowdfunding to Build Independence Workshop - presented by Seed&Spark  

Thinking about making a movie, show, or web series? Great! We wanna watch it. But first, how are you going to fund it? And when you’re finished, who’s going to watch it?

We've got answers! Most people think of crowdfunding as ‘friends and family’ fundraising for a project. But we're going to show you how crowdfunding can not only get your project off the ground — it can help you build a sustainable film career through a direct connection with your audience. Join Seed&Spark’s Bri Castellini for this can't-miss Crowdfunding to Build Independence workshop to 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 communication plan);
• Why staged financing might be right for you.

Event Breakdown
What: Crowdfunding to Build Independence Workshop - presented by Seed&Spark  
When: Wednesday April 13, 12:00 - 2:00 PM EST  
Where: Zoom webinar
Cost: Pay-what-you-wish
Register: Register here. After registering you will receive a separate email with Zoom instructions. 

Recording: This webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants the day after after the session concludes. The recording will be available for viewing up to 30 days; it will not be available for download. Recording of this event will not be available for purchase after the event registration closes. 

Questions: sponsorship@nyfa.org

Bri Castellini Bio: Bri Castellini is the Film Community Manager for Seed&Spark, an independent filmmaker, and, regrettably, a podcaster. She's known for the 2017 short film Ace and Anxious (writer/director, 150k+ views on YouTube) and for her podcasts Burn, Noticed and Breaking Out of Breaking In, covering the USA television show Burn Notice and practical filmmaking advice, respectively. She can lick her elbow (not clickbait). Full work history can be found on her website BriCastellini.com.

About Seed&Spark: Seed&Spark connects people through stories that matter. Since 2012, their platform has helped thousands of creators bring stories to life and to audiences via story-centric crowdfunding, free education, impact distribution, community events, and workplace programs that cultivate a culture of equity and inclusion.

 
 
Technology Requirement: You may attend the session(s) using either a Mac or PC computer (with speakers), standard phone, smartphone, or tablet device. This webinar takes place on Zoom. Strong wifi or hard-wired Internet connection is preferred. After purchasing a ticket, you will receive an email with information about how to access this webinar. This will be emailed to the address you provide to NYFA when you purchase the ticket.
 
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The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) was established in 1971 to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives. Today, the nonprofit organization’s programs and services are far-reaching and are rooted in a wealth of physical and online resources. This program is part of NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship, which increases funding opportunities for individual artists and emerging arts organizations in all disciplines by allowing them to raise funds using NYFA's tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3)-classified organization.

Image courtesy of Raul Paz-Pastrana's sponsored project Border South.