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Indiegogo's Handbook for Film Creators

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:53 pm
by sbriggman
Download the handbook here: http://landing.indiegogo.com/film-handbook/

"The truth is that not many people will give money if you only post a set photograph or a film trailer. A trailer is a sales tool, not a pitch tool. It’s designed to make people want to see your film, not fund it. In other words, Do Not Use A Film Trailer or Scene as your video.

People give to other people, not necessarily to projects. Many filmmakers make the mistake of not appearing in their pitch videos. Be. In. Your. Pitch. Video. Say a few words to your potential funders, be as personable as possible, and chances are you’ll be rewarded.

Looking for statistics? Campaigns with a pitch video raise an average of 114% more than campaigns that don’t. In other words, have a pitch video. And don’t make it too long! It’s a pitch, not a dissertation. Keep your video fun, loose, informative, and from 2 1⁄2 to 3 minutes in length." - Source: http://www.indiewire.com/article/exclus ... -crowdfund

Re: Indiegogo's Handbook for Film Creators

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:45 pm
by Musicpro
Do you think if i can shoot a video of me and my students making music live, can increase the chance of raising atleast 30% of our funding goal?


http://www.indiegogo.com/at/music-produ ... c1/6366607

Re: Indiegogo's Handbook for Film Creators

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:05 pm
by sbriggman
Could you paste the link to your campaign? It doesn't seem to go anywhere.

Re: Indiegogo's Handbook for Film Creators

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:41 am
by Musicpro

Re: Indiegogo's Handbook for Film Creators

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:52 am
by Musicpro
Sorry the link i sent you is my campaign ID, here is the right link http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/music ... pro-school

Re: Indiegogo's Handbook for Film Creators

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:01 pm
by sbriggman
Yes - definitely would recommend creating a video pitch. Just look at the stats - "Campaigns with a pitch video raise an average of 114% more than campaigns that don’t."