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I just heard a radio interview with Zach Braff about his Kickstarter film project. It was mentioned that it is illegal for him to share the film's profits with his Kickstarter backers. Why is that?
posted by donajo on May 4, 2013 - 3 answers

The kickstarter I launched for the documentary I've been shooting over the last 18 months got funded in 15 days. We've got 20 days left to go on the campaign. It's a big project but kickstarter is only part of our fundraising plan so the goal was rather modest. I would certainly like to secure more pledges. What techniques can I use to make the most of this time? The project got funded quickly because of the efforts of the tight-knit community in which I live and the subject matter I'd like to think. How can I bring in more funds having already met the goal? Metafilter is curating the project. Almost all of our marketing has been through Facebook. Any ideas? Google searches lead to plenty of blog articles on launching but not much information specific to this situation. We're funding post-production and film festival entries.
posted by manwoo on May 1, 2013 - 8 answers

I'm a poet. A pretty good one, occasionally. I've always been a coward when it comes to going for publication, and with April being National Poetry Month it seems an appropriate time to take submitting seriously. What makes more sense these days--trying to get a manuscript published by a publisher, or trying to make a book for a specific audience with a kickstarter/indigogo?
posted by letstrythis on Mar 30, 2013 - 11 answers

Groupon and Dropbox used to have great 2 minute animated videos on their sites explaining how their products worked, the problem they solved, and why you should get it. (On Groupon I am talking about the Groupon Works site where they try to get businesses to sign up.) I went to go look at these today-- I am trying to write a script for a short video explaining a product I am building-- Uggg, these cool videos have been replaced by a sales page with no video. What does it all mean?? [more inside]
posted by limitedpie on Mar 4, 2013 - 17 answers

I would like Facebook Connect to connect to the professional Facebook page I administer, not my personal Facebook page. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by monkeystronghold on Dec 7, 2012 - 1 answer

What would you want to see in a crowdfunding campaign from a pro-democracy activity in a dictatorship? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Dec 4, 2012 - 5 answers

I need to get in on this Kickstarter - but the availability date has passed. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by wolfdreams01 on Nov 6, 2012 - 4 answers

Kickstarter advice: Have you done a successful Kickstarter? An unsuccessful one? What do you wish you had known in advance? And does my Kickstarter sound likely to succeed? [more inside]
posted by nonasuch on Sep 5, 2012 - 17 answers

So...under its guidelines, Kickstarter says it cannot be used for funding pornographic material... [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice on Jul 13, 2012 - 6 answers

Kickstarter rewards. Is there any system in place to guarantee you will get one if you fund the project (and the funding is successful)? Do creators ever flake out and not send out the rewards? [more inside]
posted by skjønn on Jun 19, 2012 - 25 answers

What are some specific ways that I can promote a soon-to-expire Kickstarter project? I've heard that projects sometimes gain momentum from that "act now!" boost, but how do I tap into that segment of the funding crowd? [more inside]
posted by apollo on Apr 25, 2012 - 6 answers

How do Kickstarter iOS projects that offer pre-ordered copies of the app deliver them? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Mar 16, 2012 - 4 answers

What are the most successful Kickstarter projects, but success defined by the project goals, and not fundraising? [more inside]
posted by meowzilla on Feb 27, 2012 - 5 answers

What grants and other financing options exist for very independent narrative films? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Jan 9, 2012 - 3 answers

Kickstarter is out: I'm not an American, and don't know any that can front my project. What's the best alternative? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Nov 23, 2011 - 7 answers

I am working on a card game, and eventually want to put it up on kickstarter. I have a few questions regarding this... [more inside]
posted by symbioid on Aug 31, 2011 - 12 answers

So, the Kickstarter for my short horror-comedy film is live! Yay! How/where should I promote it? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth on Jun 9, 2011 - 8 answers

Give me more websites with the same concept as Art House Coop, The Present Group, or The Thing Quarterly. [more inside]
posted by LittleMissItneg on Dec 4, 2010 - 1 answer

I am starting a new Kickstarter fund to record an album. Need input for ideas on where to perform. [more inside]
posted by mediocre on Oct 14, 2010 - 5 answers

I need ideas to kickstart my Kickstarter project. [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Jul 27, 2010 - 6 answers

Illustrator trying to relocate from Phoenix to Portland, having yet another hare-brained idea of how to raise funds for such a venture. Lots inside. Help! [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Apr 25, 2010 - 6 answers

So I, along with two other people are starting a magazine based out of Canada. We're planning to raise funding for it via Kickstarter.com but are worried that we're signing up for a nightmare of tax trouble. [more inside]
posted by 256 on Mar 15, 2010 - 0 answers