Thinking about crowdfunding for your documentary?
Leah and Jordyn share their exact strategy for how they raised over $10k for their short documentary We Are Like Waves on IndieGoGo. They discuss what types of films are good for crowdfunding, how to utilize social media, and the importance of offering perks to your audience. Jordyn is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, storyteller and creative. She grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Santa Fe, NM where she spent most weekends racing down the Rio Grande or hiking for fresh powder. From this innate need for exploration, her passion for filmmaking was born. She’s created work for brands including Specialized Bikes, GoPro, and Sierra Nevada. Her most recent film, We Are Like Waves, was released with The Los Angeles Times. Her films have premiered at Oscar qualifying festivals, won jury and audience awards, and played in over 20 countries around the world. Through her creative endeavors, she aims to amplify the voices of diverse women in the outdoor industry.
*Episode Previously recorded in 2022*
In this interview you will learn…
What kind of films are good for crowdfunding
How we set our goal & launch date
Why perks are an important part of crowdfunding
Why you need a video & what we included in ours
What elements you need to include in your campaign
How to utilize social media and your email list
What We Discuss:
00:00 - Intro
2:15 - Quick Questions with Jordyn
5:48 - About We Are Like Waves & How the Story Came About
9:33 - How Jordyn Took Out a Loan
14:37 - Why We Chose to Crowdfund
17:43 - Why We Chose IndieGoGo as our Platform
20:24 - Our Strategy & How Much We Made After Fees
23:57 - What are Perks & How To Use Them
32:32 - Our Crowdfunding Timeline
39:00 - Why We Made a Crowdfunding Video
40:00 - What Elements To Include in Your Campaign
45:09 - How To Leverage Social Media
54:45 - Email List
57:37 - Closing
Talk Doc To Me is presented by Unreel Stories
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