The Creative Download
The definitive industry report on the trends shaping creativity, innovation and creative crowdfunding—told through the numbers, projects, and people that made 2024 a record-breaking year on Kickstarter.
Film
From Kickstarter to SXSW: Two Indie Films Take Center Stage
Case Studies
Filmmaker Winnie Cheung’s Kickstarter-funded short film defied the odds, premiering at SXSW’s 2025 Midnight Short Competition presented by Vimeo.
Product Updates
Take control of your reward strategy and create exclusive rewards for loyal backers.
Newsroom
A new online video curriculum designed to make crowdfunding more accessible and help creators launch successful campaigns with expert-backed insights.
Case Studies
Discover how artist Ten Hundred engaged his community, exceeded expectations, and leveraged Kickstarter to fund his playing card project.
Games
Transform your tabletop game concept into a reality with insights from a successful Kickstarter creator.
The definitive industry report on the trends shaping creativity, innovation and creative crowdfunding—told through the numbers, projects, and people that made 2024 a record-breaking year on Kickstarter.
A new online video curriculum designed to make crowdfunding more accessible and help creators launch successful campaigns with expert-backed insights.
Discover how we’re giving creators an all-in-one crowdfunding experience, enhancing the backer experience and building trust in our community
To help you navigate the world of crowdfunding, we've compiled a comprehensive glossary of terms from A to Z.
A thriving crowdfunding campaign doesn’t start on launch day—it begins with building a strong, engaged community.
Creator Tips
Your step-by-step guide to making sure your Kickstarter campaign is totally ready before you hit launch.
Product Updates
Discover how we’re giving creators an all-in-one crowdfunding experience, enhancing the backer experience and building trust in our community
Games
From tabletop to video games, our Games community set new records—cementing Kickstarter as the leading crowdfunding platform for game creators.
Creator Tips
Keep the momentum going with these actionable strategies to boost engagement and drive pledges.
Film
How two Kickstarter-funded films, The Things We Keep and Such Good Friends, are making waves at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Newsroom
Celebrating 100M pledges on Kickstarter: A journey of creativity, community, and impact across the globe.
Case Studies
How Tovala used Kickstarter to turn a bold idea into a thriving business, having shipped 30 million meals and counting.
Newsroom
Unlock the power of crowdfunding with Kickstarter to secure funding, validate your product idea, and reach a community of early adopters eager to support your next big idea.
Events
Kickstarter is heading to CES 2025 to celebrate the past, present and future of crowdfunded tech. Explore new prototypes, connect with top Kickstarter creators, and see the incredible ideas crowdfunding has brought to life.
Forward Funds
How the Creative Capital Creator Fund, in partnership with the Skoll and Mellon Foundations, transformed innovative projects into reality on Kickstarter.
Open Calls
Join our annual celebration of short films and showcase your vision to the world this March.
