Micro Game May 2025: Small Games, Big Ideas
Join a growing movement of bite-sized brilliance this May as Kickstarter invites game creators to launch compact, creative, and wildly fun micro games.
Kickstarter Staff
The Creative Download
The Creative Download: The Trends Shaping Creativity, Innovation & Crowdfunding
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
Kickstarter Films Premiering at SXSW 2025
From Kickstarter to SXSW: Two Indie Films Take Center Stage
Case Studies
Case Study: From ‘Long Story Short’ to the SXSW Film Festival
Filmmaker Winnie Cheung’s Kickstarter-funded short film defied the odds, premiering at SXSW’s 2025 Midnight Short Competition presented by Vimeo.
Product Updates
Introducing Secret Rewards & Featured Rewards: New Ways to Enhance Your Rewards Strategy
Take control of your reward strategy and create exclusive rewards for loyal backers.
Newsroom
Introducing Learning Lab: A Free Crowdfunding Course in Partnership with LaunchBoom
A new online video curriculum designed to make crowdfunding more accessible and help creators launch successful campaigns with expert-backed insights.
Case Studies
Case Study: How a Custom Deck of Cards Raised $2.1M on Kickstarter
Discover how artist Ten Hundred engaged his community, exceeded expectations, and leveraged Kickstarter to fund his playing card project.
Creator Tips
12 Things You Must Do Before Launching on Kickstarter
Your step-by-step guide to making sure your Kickstarter campaign is totally ready before you hit launch.
Product Updates
Kickstarter’s 2025 Product Roadmap: New Tools for Creators and Backers
Discover how we’re giving creators an all-in-one crowdfunding experience, enhancing the backer experience and building trust in our community
Managing Your Campaign Post-Launch
Post-Launch Tools & Pledge Management
Learn how to manage the post-campaign phase effectively. Discover strategies for late pledges, backer communication, and fulfillment to sustain long-term success.
Launching Your Campaign
Backer Communication Strategies
This lesson explores how to engage with your audience during pre-launch, throughout the campaign, and after it ends, ensuring that your supporters stay informed and excited about your project.
Launching Your Campaign
How to Launch Successfully
Go through a valuable 10-point checklist to make sure you’re ready to launch your creative project.
