Film
8 Techniques Every Filmmaker Must Know
Embark on your filmmaking journey equipped with techniques that can transform your project from good to great.
Film
Dive into the world of independent filmmaking. This category highlights Kickstarter's role in bringing unique, compelling narratives to the screen, from documentaries to feature films.
Film
Oscar-Nominated Kickstarter Campaigns: From Concept to Silver Screen
The Oscars are the most prestigious awards in the film industry and, for many filmmakers, winning an Oscar is the ultimate dream.
The Creative Download
The Creative Download: Trends in Film
Reflecting on 2023 and Anticipating 2024's Breakthroughs in Film
Open Calls
Long Story Short 2024: Join Kickstarter’s Annual Celebration of Short Films in March
Launch a short film project in March and join a cohort of boundary-pushing, rabble-rousing, future-dreaming filmmakers doing the same.
Newsroom
From Kickstarter to Sundance: 6 Kickstarter-funded films illuminating Sundance 2024
Discover the Kickstarter alumni you can find at Sundance this year.
Creator Tips
How to Run a Kickstarter Film Project, Part 1: From Set-up to Launch
Kickstarter’s Film team answers all the most common questions asked by Film creators interested in running a campaign.
Creator Tips
How to Run a Kickstarter Film Project, Part 2: From Launch to Fulfillment
Now that your project’s live, it’s time to broadcast to everyone you’ve ever met that this project exists and needs their support.
Film
Kickstarter-Funded ‘Hair Love’ Wins Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Hair Love is the third Kickstarted film to take home an Oscar, and 2020 marks the tenth consecutive year that a Kickstarter-funded project has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Film
'Hair Love' and 10 Years of Kickstarter-Funded Oscar Nominees
This year, all of us at Kickstarter are rooting for Hair Love, an animated short film by Matthew Cherry about an African-American father trying to do his daughter’s hair for the first time.
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How to Run a Kickstarter Film Project: After Your Campaign Ends
In this section, they’ll tackle everything you need to know about receiving your Kickstarter funds, producing and fulfilling your rewards, and keeping in touch with backers.
