Let's Talk About... Crowdfunding Rewards for Your Indie Film & Pitfalls to Avoid
You may do everything with the best intentions when raising money, but we all know where that can sometimes lead. How to avoid shooting yourself in the foot in this week's subscriber post.
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It seems like one of the best ways to continue to raise funds for your film is to crowdfund. Anyone who has done this before knows how incredibly time-consuming and onerous the process can be, but one that’s vital to building your fanbase and your audience. But before you promise pie in the sky rewards to your donors, read this primer to discover the pitfalls you need to avoid so you don’t find yourself in hot water.
Before we get into this week’s subscriber post, a quick look at the headlines that caught my attention this week.
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And now let’s get into this week’s subscriber post:
Crowdfunding Rewards for Your Indie Film & Pitfalls to Avoid
Copyright violations, extra money out of your pocket, potential lawsuits… the number of traps you can walk into are numerous… here’s what to look out for.
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