Creator Spotlights
The Secrets to Creating Award-Winning Kickstarter Campaigns
The anatomy of a winning campaign featuring a special creator spotlight on Flatout Games.
Creator Spotlights
Shine a light on the remarkable individuals behind innovative projects. These stories of creativity and determination are sure to inspire and motivate.
Creator Spotlights
5 Kickstarter-Funded Projects That Became Household Names
How Brooklinen, Peloton, Allbirds, Oura Ring, and Ooni Pizza Oven successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter.
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.
Creator Spotlights
15 Women Kickstarter Creators to Watch in 2024
In honor of Women’s History Month and Kickstarter's 15th anniversary, we present 15 creators to watch.
Case Studies
How Druid City Games Mastered Post-Campaign Fulfillment
During campaigns, pledge management is crucial. Creators gather backer information, handle taxes and shipping, and facilitate late pledges.
Case Studies
From First-Time Games Creators to More Than $1M Raised—A Digital Marketing Success Story
First-time creators managed to secure more than half of their 15,000+ pledges by skillfully employing performance marketing.
15th Anniversary
15 Black Kickstarter Creators to Watch in 2024
In honor of Black History Month and Kickstarter's 15th anniversary, we present 15 creators to watch.
Newsroom
From Kickstarter to Sundance: 6 Kickstarter-funded films illuminating Sundance 2024
Discover the Kickstarter alumni you can find at Sundance this year.
Creator Conversations
Author and Activist Francesca Cavallo on Unconventional Women, Building Trust, and Subverting Expectations
Author and activist Francesca Cavallo discusses what it means to write stories about unconventional women.
Creator Conversations
NASA Aerospace Engineer Sabrina Thompson on Perseverance, Collaboration, and the Value of Mentorship
Rocket scientist Sabrina Thompson speaks about inspiring girls to become tomorrow’s innovators.
Creator Spotlights
Mat Blak founder Ken Marcelle on Black Masculinity and Becoming an Entrepreneur
The hair stylist, florist, curator, and lifestyle brand founder speaks about his journey.
Creator Conversations
Musician Julia Kwamya on Creative Freedom, Defying Expectations, and Standing Securely in Who She Is
The Brooklyn-based musician, multi-disciplinary artist, and former Kickstarter Creator in Residence discusses the power of independence.
Creator Spotlights
Artist Steve Locke on Black Creativity, Art vs. Content, and His Auction Block Memorial Project
The globally renowned artist, educator, and Kickstarter creator discusses the power of art and how Black artists have always excelled at making their own way.
Creator Spotlights
Spotlight on Black Creators: Filmmaker, Producer, and Comic Maker Amina Sutton
Beach Floaty Thingys director Amina Sutton talks about agency, being seen, and doing nothing as a form of self care.
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.
