John Frank's Lounge Discussions

S.G. Golden
Kickstarter

Who here has created their own Kickstarter campaign? Was it successful? What did you learn from it? What came from that campaign (i.e. production, networking, contacts, experience, etc.) that was most valuable to you? What advice do you have for others looking to start their first Kickstarter project?

Gary B. Youmans

You are so right on this. We keep re-evaluating our rewards program before our launch for that very reason. Good stuff!!!

Robin Chappell

If you're just starting out with the Crowdfunding process Stephanie, go with Indiegogo: Whatever you raise, you get (minus 9%). With Kickstarter, if you don't raise your full amount, you get nothing....

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D Marcus

Stephanie's question was 2 years ago. I wonder if she created a Kickstarter campaign. I wonder if she made a movie.

Forest Hammond-Martin

Me too.

Javier Palenzuela

I did and mine is funded but we have 5 days left! http://bit.ly/BnBRPG

John Frank
All it takes is $10 :)

Do you have $10 to spare maybe? Then you could get your name credited on my documentary film I would be grateful to you if you could check it out and help in any way possible. Even your smallest contribution would be of a great help to the project :) Here is the link, you can check out the trailer a...

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John Frank
Independent Filmmaker

Hell everyone, new to this site. I am an independent filmmaker and currently just finished shooting a Documentary film. Released the trailer few days ago. Would love it if you'll could have a look at it and let me know what you think :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HR5j5nBI4...

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James David Sullivan

I think you should watch some movie trailers - perhaps documentaries - so that you know how others do it, people who have done it successfully lots of times. I am sure you can find many movie trailers on the Internet.

Erik R Barrett

Not sure what it's about or why I should watch it.

John Frank

Yes James, I do know I can find many movie trailers on the internet and I have watched many too and I do agree with you that others include voice. I wanted to try out something different and wanted on...

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John Frank

@Erik R Barrett - Well I guess description in videos are given for people to read so that they can make sure what it is about and why they should watch it :)

LB McGill

very nice!

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