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
Shine a light on the remarkable individuals behind innovative projects. These stories of creativity and determination are sure to inspire and motivate.
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.
