Tagged: film

September 2, 2014 @ 3:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Phundee has publicly announced the launch of their hybrid crowdfunding platform.  The site has a mission to help fund creative arts, film and the entertainment business with a rewards and equity platform.  While the rewards portion is operational now the site still  shows “coming soon”… Read More

September 2, 2014 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Free and open to the public! Join us for an evening of film, food, art, music, tech, and other Angeleno eccentricities — all made with Kickstarter. Before the screening, some of our favorite LA-based creators will show off everything from gourmet reuben sandwiches to a… Read More

September 2, 2014 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Lee Tamahori rose to acclaim with the critical success of award winning film Once Were Warriors – a production that went on to return more than $6.5 million to Kiwi investors..  Tamahori went on to direct Hollywood blockbusters such as James Bond’s Die Another Day…. Read More

August 29, 2014 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just after rumors of the Mumbai Film Festival shutting down, stars and film lovers in India have taken to social media to show their support for the popular event. According to Variety, the 16th edition of the festival is currently scheduled to run October 14-21. Unfortunately,… Read More

August 26, 2014 @ 1:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wanderlust Productions—the independent film studio behind the cult hit trilogy “Finger of God”, “Furious Love” and “Father of Lights”—is poised to disrupt the entertainment industry’s long-established business model with the debut of its dynamic new documentary film “Holy Ghost”. Featuring a concert by Jake Hamilton… Read More

August 18, 2014 @ 11:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Kory Martin Juul has worked on some blockbuster films.  His credit role includes: Avatar, Lord of the Rings, Spider Man, The Hobbit, Star Trek, Star Wars and more.  He has earned his stripes as a visual effects artist at the highest level.  Passionate about his… Read More

August 16, 2014 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Blue Mountain State: The Movie – ran a widely popular crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.  The project closed in May having raised over $1.9 million from about 24,000 supporters. Blue Mountain State is a fabled comedy television series that ran on Spike TV for three years…. Read More

August 12, 2014 @ 5:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

During the 2014 San Diego Comic Con last month, creator of the hit series Babylon 5, J. Michael Straczynski announced new plans for a feature film of the former sci-fi series. Although it’s not sure whether or not the show’s studio, Warner Bros will jump on… Read More

August 11, 2014 @ 3:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Designed to support Hollywood professionals, Indie Crowd Funder is an equity and rewards based crowdfunding platform to “Fan-vest” their creative projects. Co-founded by Gregory Parker, he clarifies their vision of the site; “Now Hollywood professionals can offer equity or rewards to investors and fans. We… Read More

August 6, 2014 @ 4:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

It may have not received the greatest reviews following its first film release, but the Vampire Academy series has some dedicated fans. The teen comedy/action book turned movie team has decided to launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise $1.5 million for the sequel, Frostbite…. Read More

July 30, 2014 @ 2:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Well most of you probably do not remember that Sharknado 2 ran a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo – but I do.  Yes creators wanted to share the crowdfunding love by allowing their loyal fans to back this cult classic monster film.  One of the most… Read More

July 30, 2014 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Simon West is Equity Crowdfunding £1.8 Million for Action Comedy Film Salty. Announced today, British born Simon West is raising capital for his next film on equity crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom.  British investors will have the opportunity to help fund the project with minimum investments starting… Read More

July 22, 2014 @ 8:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few weeks following the closing of his “Reading Rainbow” campaign on Kickstarter, former host of the PBS children’s series LeVar Burton discusses his initial reaction to the project’s launch and success on the crowdfunding platform. Over 105,000 backers pledges a total of $5.4… Read More

July 21, 2014 @ 11:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Actor Zach Braff’s new film and successful Kickstarter campaign “Wish I Was Here” hit theaters last week, but now backers of the famous project reveal they are still waiting for supposed perks ranging form a free t-shirt to a live online screening hosted. The “Wish… Read More

July 21, 2014 @ 3:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Seed&Spark Partners with Tugg Join Forces to Educate Independent Filmmakers on Leveraging the Crowd to Build Independence. Brooklyn based Seed&Spark, a crowdfunding and transactional VOD platform for independent film, has shared they have formed a partnership with Tugg – a platform that empowers individuals to… Read More

July 20, 2014 @ 10:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

This is kind of cool.  Kickstarter has recognized there are a ton of people who couldn’t mosey on over to Brooklyn this past Friday to watch their 4th Annual Film Festival.  So for those of you who were geographically deprived they have a solution.  Free… Read More

July 18, 2014 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

So the emblematic film by Zach Braff, “Wish I Was Here” hits cinema screens across the nation today.  The film raised around $3 million on Kickstarter in 2013 setting  the pace for crowdfunding films.  While not quite achieving the success of  Veronica Mars, a film… Read More

July 17, 2014 @ 2:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kickstarter is ready for the first showing of the 2014 Film Festival in Brooklyn! The crowdfunding giant shared some details about the event, which will take place this Friday (July 18th). The festival features a selection from the platform’s favorite films, shorts, web series, animations,… Read More

July 15, 2014 @ 6:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

One of the biggest names in film crowdfunding, Zach Braff’s “Wish I Was Here” is scheduled to hit cinemas across the country this Friday, July 18th.  The film raised $3.1 million crowdfunding on Kickstarter in May of 2013.  More than 46,000 fans supported the project… Read More

July 13, 2014 @ 10:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

Boosts Equity Crowdfunding Offer – Raising £450,000 on Seedrs. Nicola Horlick, one of the UK’s most well known and highly regarded fund manager, has announced that her new fund management firm, Glentham Capital, is increasing the target for its core film finance fund from $100… Read More