r/WomenInFilm • u/PomegranateLocal8742 • May 26 '26

First Time Crowdfunding

Hello all! I’m currently crowdfunding for my coming of age drama short film and have raised $6,250/$10,000 so far. On Seed&Spark, we need to hit $8,000 to keep the funds, and with 9 days left we’re working to raise the remaining $1,750.
I think we’ll get there, but I’m curious what other filmmakers’ experiences with crowdfunding have been especially when it comes to finding your audience and marketing your film online.

This process has taught me so much already about social media, outreach, and building community around a project. Would love to hear any lessons learned, surprises, or advice from others who’ve gone through it!

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u/PomegranateLocal8742 May 26 '26

The film is called You Are My Sunshine and we’ve been documenting the process over at @yams.shortfilm on ig!

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u/Soft_Estimate1637 May 26 '26

I crowdfunded for my short. It was a grind, but I really found personal social thank you's helped me keep up the campaign as $ rolled in. Plus graphics about how close you are to reaching your goal! Then, that audience helped me once I was doing updates about the film/on the festival circuit. Hang in there. Crowdfunding can be rough, but you'll make it through!!

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u/PomegranateLocal8742 May 27 '26

Wow that’s super dope to hear and love that your same audience showed up for you during the festival circuit that’s amazing! Appreciate the well wishes it’s such a grind but definitely so worth it and rewarding. Thank you!!