10 Fundraising Ideas for Filmmakers (That Aren’t Crowdfunding)

Crowdfunding is the film industry’s version of standing on a digital street corner with a tip jar.

Sometimes it works. Most times it doesn’t. And either way it’s exhausting.

Meanwhile, there are filmmakers funding projects through methods that also build audiences.

Filmmakers default to crowdfunding because it’s often the only available option considered outside of self-funding.

But only if you are very fortunate you may be able to raise $5,000 through crowdfunding websites.