Partners
Partner Case Study: Vinyl 乙烯创意
The marketing team behind Makera, LaserPecker, and other multi-million dollar Kickstarter campaigns explains what’s led to their success on the platform.
Kickstarter
Partners
Partner Case Study: TCF
The team behind Circular Ring 2 and other multi-million dollar Kickstarter campaigns shares how failure, preparation, and teamwork drive their success.
Launching Your Campaigns
The Best Time to Launch Your Kickstarter Campaign in 2026
Timing is everything! Discover the best days, months, and even hours to launch your campaign for maximum success in 2026, backed by data and insights.
Superbackers
Superbacker Spotlight: Meet Jerome Scott, A Fan of Comic Artists and 3D Printers
An architect, lifelong comics fan, and early supporter of 3D printing projects, Jerome shares how his backing habits have evolved over 13 years on Kickstarter.
Film
Short Films Start Here: Long Story Short 2026 Returns
Whether you’re an established filmmaker or bringing your first short to life, March is one of the most powerful times of year to launch on Kickstarter.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How a Star Football Player Funded His Comic Book on Kickstarter
A conversation with Notre Dame running back and anime and Manga-inspired comics creator Jeremiyah Love
Events
7 Things You Missed at CES
Kickstarter’s CES presence reflected the momentum of our strongest year yet for Design & Technology. The projects and moments on display offered a snapshot of what creators are building next.
Film
From Crowdfunding to the Big Screen: Kickstarter Films at Sundance 2026
Meet the four projects that rode the wave of community support all the way to one of indie film’s biggest stages.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How Two Artists Made A Mysterious Collaborative Project Work
"We must make art during dark times. It gives us hope."
Open Calls
Zine Quest 2026: Create Your Own RPG Adventure
Celebrate the world of RPG zines this February with Kickstarter’s annual Zine Quest, the perfect moment to bring your creative RPG project to life.
Year In Review
A Year in Review: 2025 Kickstarter Highlights
It’s been a big year—on Kickstarter and in the world beyond it. Amid a rapidly shifting cultural and economic landscape, creators and backers continued to show up for one another in powerful ways.
Case Studies
Case Study: 15 Lessons From Makera’s $15M Kickstarter Success
The innovative D+T company offer 15 foundational tips for finding success in your own crowdfunding projects
