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.
Kickstarter Staff
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.
Setting the Stage for Your Campaign
Reward Strategy
Explore how to structure your reward tiers to appeal to backers and encourage higher pledges.
Setting the Stage for Your Campaign
Creating an Effective Campaign Video
In this lesson, you'll learn how to craft a compelling campaign video that highlights the key aspects of your project and builds trust with backers. Best of all, you don’t need a large budget or fancy equipment to create a professional-looking video—authenticity is key.
Setting the Stage for Your Campaign
How to Tell Your Campaign Story
Learn how to write a compelling story that captures attention, builds trust, and motivates backers to support your vision.
