<![CDATA[StephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry: Crowdfunding Masterclass]]>https://stephenfollows.com/s/crowdfunding-masterclasshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!73a9!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2ca2a89-bd05-475c-80ba-016c5c380645_470x470.pngStephenFollows.com - Using data to explain the film industry: Crowdfunding Masterclasshttps://stephenfollows.com/s/crowdfunding-masterclassSubstackMon, 06 Apr 2026 06:14:18 GMT<![CDATA[24. Mark Kines on running the first film crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/23-mark-kines-on-running-the-firsthttps://stephenfollows.com/p/23-mark-kines-on-running-the-firstThu, 18 Jul 2024 14:54:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[23. Chris Jones on crowdfunding his way to the Oscars]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/23-chris-jones-on-crowdfunding-hishttps://stephenfollows.com/p/23-chris-jones-on-crowdfunding-hisThu, 11 Jul 2024 14:54:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[22. After your crowdfunding campaign ends]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/22-after-your-crowdfunding-campaignhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/22-after-your-crowdfunding-campaignThu, 27 Jun 2024 14:37:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[21. Running your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/21-running-your-crowdfunding-campaignhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/21-running-your-crowdfunding-campaignThu, 20 Jun 2024 14:37:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[20. Final checks before launching your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/20-final-checks-before-launchinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/20-final-checks-before-launchingThu, 13 Jun 2024 14:37:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[19. Using paid marketing for crowdfunding]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/19-using-paid-marketing-for-crowdfundinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/19-using-paid-marketing-for-crowdfundingThu, 06 Jun 2024 14:37:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[18. Reaching influencers and press for crowdfunding]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/18-reaching-influencers-and-presshttps://stephenfollows.com/p/18-reaching-influencers-and-pressThu, 30 May 2024 14:37:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[17. Marketing your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/17-marketing-your-crowdfunding-campaignhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/17-marketing-your-crowdfunding-campaignThu, 23 May 2024 14:36:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[16. Services to help your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/16-services-to-help-your-crowdfundinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/16-services-to-help-your-crowdfundingThu, 16 May 2024 14:36:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[15. Setting your crowdfunding rewards]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/15-setting-your-crowdfunding-rewardshttps://stephenfollows.com/p/15-setting-your-crowdfunding-rewardsThu, 09 May 2024 14:36:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[14. Creating your crowdfunding campaign video]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/14-creating-your-crowdfunding-campaignhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/14-creating-your-crowdfunding-campaignThu, 02 May 2024 14:36:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[13. Creating images for your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/13-creating-images-for-your-crowdfundinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/13-creating-images-for-your-crowdfundingThu, 25 Apr 2024 14:36:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[12. Writing your crowdfunding pitch]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/12-writing-your-crowdfunding-pitchhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/12-writing-your-crowdfunding-pitchThu, 18 Apr 2024 14:36:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[11. Building your crowdfunding team]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/11-building-your-crowdfunding-teamhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/11-building-your-crowdfunding-teamThu, 11 Apr 2024 14:31:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[10. Scheduling your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/10-scheduling-your-crowdfunding-campaignhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/10-scheduling-your-crowdfunding-campaignThu, 04 Apr 2024 14:31:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[09. Defining your crowdfunding audience]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/09-defining-your-crowdfunding-audiencehttps://stephenfollows.com/p/09-defining-your-crowdfunding-audienceThu, 28 Mar 2024 15:28:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[08. How to budget your crowdfunding campaign]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/08-how-to-budget-your-crowdfundinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/08-how-to-budget-your-crowdfundingThu, 21 Mar 2024 15:28:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[07. How long should your crowdfunding campaign be?]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/07-how-long-should-your-crowdfundinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/07-how-long-should-your-crowdfundingThu, 14 Mar 2024 15:27:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[06. Creating your crowdfunding strategy]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/06-creating-your-crowdfunding-strategyhttps://stephenfollows.com/p/06-creating-your-crowdfunding-strategyThu, 07 Mar 2024 15:27:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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]]><![CDATA[05. The pros and cons of crowdfunding]]>https://stephenfollows.com/p/05-the-pros-and-cons-of-crowdfundinghttps://stephenfollows.com/p/05-the-pros-and-cons-of-crowdfundingThu, 29 Feb 2024 15:27:00 GMTThis lesson is part of my Crowdfunding Masterclass series, where I break down the art (and science) of raising money for films through crowdfunding.

Based on research into 50,000+ campaigns, interviews with experts, and lessons from real-world successes (and failures), this series offers practical, data-backed strategies to help filmmakers fund their pr…

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