Reddit roundup: a first short film funded — and the role of friends and family
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/ElevatorBrief8556 funded a $10,000 short-film campaign after nearly 60 days, and was candid that friends and family carried it, with only a handful of backers coming from strangers. They also credited phone calls over messages.
What Reddit users said
Phone calls are a great idea; they've heard mailed letters can outperform digital asks, and plan to try postcards with a QR code to the campaign.
Original commentHappy for the creator, but worried because they don't have that kind of network to carry a campaign.
Original commentAppreciated the honesty about where the backing came from.
Original commentFriends and family are essential, and raising that much in a tough economy is an achievement.
Original commentPreparing their own short film campaign and taking the phone-call tip on board.
Original commentSource: MY FIRST KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN (SHORT FILM) GOT FULLY FUNDED! (r/kickstarter)
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