Periodically we feature a Kickstarter that is either closing in on or already in its home stretch, requiring a bit of a bump to finally get over the hill. But, every now and then, its nice to see the spirit of independent filmmaking overwhelmingly supported by people who appreciate the passion it takes to create [...]

Kickstarter plays a double-edged sword role in being a site popular enough that millions use it daily for their projects and yet the greatest resource to help you stand out in a crowd of passionate people looking for a big break. Bill Glassclock seems to be the standout of the day in our eyes, his [...]

We came across a compelling Indiegogo project that is in its final hours but needs a bit of help to be completely funded.  The LGBT conversation has begun going strong over the past few years, and films like this are a testament to the ongoing push for tolerance both within and outside of the LGBT [...]

The raving success that was Being Elmo, a documentary following the man behind the puppet, brought into focus how little we know about our childhood idols. From animated characters such as Tony the Tiger, Bugs Bunny, and Tweety Bird to the physical characters like Elmo, these imagined entities have played larger rolls in the lives [...]

With websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, which both claim to be the world’s largest funding platform, jumpstarting a personal project has been made as easy as clicking a button: so long as others click that button as well. Instead of dealing with pesky bank loans and other financial nightmares, the power of investment has been [...]

Independent Film Development Corporation , a developing stage international sales and distributor of digital films, producers and crowdfunders to the multibillion dollar Independent Film Industry, announced today it has launched IndieBacker as its platform. Indie Backer is a unique finance platform for Independent Film professionals looking to raise funds for projects in whole or in [...]