What we'll cover

How to plan and launch a compelling crowdfunding campaign that fits your documentary’s subject, tone, and audience.

Tips for creating engaging campaign assets using footage, characters, and themes you already have

Ways to build and nurture a community of backers who can also support your film’s outreach and impact goals

Generous time for your questions and open discussion where you can share and collaborate on ideas for your project

Meet Our Experts

Jilann Spitzmiller and Hank Rogerson

Award-winning filmmaking partners and educators

Jilann Spitzmiller and Hank Rogerson are 2-time recipients of Sundance funding, 3-time recipients of ITVS funding, and have won grants and awards from a wide array of foundations and institutions, including the Soros Open Society Foundations.  They have premiered films at Sundance, SXSW, DOCNYC and Edinburgh, and are both past Sundance fellows and have been guest lecturers at places such as MIT Media Lab, NALIP, Doc Camp, USC, Dartmouth College and AFI DOCS. They are long-time instructors at Desktop Documentaries.

Take the Next Step Towards Funding Success

Join this session to gain invaluable insights, overcome funding challenges, and pave the way for your project's success.