Innovative and unconventional projects always face one common dilemma – where and how will the finance for the project come from? Crowdfunding addresses this problem in a major way with several platforms allowing you to promote your idea and gather funds for it.

Several unique films have seen the light of day because of crowdfunding, where contributions from funders who believed in the concept have helped in the completion or at least start of the project.

But starting a crowdfunding campaign and gaining the confidence and trust of funders is no cakewalk. Here are a few important tips that one needs to keep in mind while kickstarting your crowdfunding campaign.

Ask yourself and the team whether your project really “needs” crowdfunding

Find the USP of your project.

Find & target Potential Funders even before going Live.

Find & target Potential Funders even before going Live.

Make a terrific but honest Pitch Video. The public will judge you from these 5 minutes.

Be really really persistent

-Upendra Sidhaye

(Writer & Actor)

READ: CROWDFUNDING IS A BOON FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS – UPENDRA SIDHAYE