How We Raised Over $50,000 and Got Real Film Investors After Crowdfunding w/Justin Giddings

Описание: Struggling to get your indie film financed? Afraid crowdfunding won’t work, or worse, ruin your network?

In this episode of Creative Money, I sit down with crowdfunding expert Justin Giddings (a.k.a. The Kickstarter Guy) to reveal what really works in today’s funding landscape. We break down how to use crowdfunding to raise money, build momentum, and attract serious investors, even if you’ve never asked for a dollar before.

You’ll learn:

Why filmmakers fear crowdfunding… and how to move through it
How to use your campaign as a proof of concept to attract larger investors
What tone and messaging actually gets people to give
Why your network is an asset, not an obstacle
How to flip the industry gatekeeping narrative and truly Greenlight Yourself

This is a must-watch if you're sitting on a finished script, a series idea, or a powerful story, and you're just not sure how to take the first step.

👉 Free Resources Mentioned:

🎯 Apply for a free Crowdfunding Consultation with Justin (https://www.thekickstarterguy.com)

🎯 DecisionMakerMeetings.com (https://www.decisionmakermeetings.com...)

🎯 Get Joyce’s Free Film Funding Blueprint (https://go.joycemishaan.com/filmfundi...)

About our guest, Justin Giddings

Justin Giddings is a dynamic and results-driven crowdfunding specialist with over 11 years of experience helping filmmakers and creatives successfully finance their projects.

Widely known as “The Kickstarter Guy” and the founder of Greenlight Yourself, Justin has guided 350+ crowdfunding campaigns, raising over $11 million with an industry-leading 97% success rate.

He has worked with high-profile creatives including William Shatner, David Lynch, and Morena Baccarin, and has built strategic partnerships with major platforms like Kickstarter, Seed&Spark, and Indiegogo.

Justin is deeply passionate about supporting underrepresented voices in the film industry, including women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC filmmakers, and focuses on helping creators build sustainable careers, not just one-off campaigns.

Connect with Justin:

📸 Instagram:   / justingiddings  
📘 Facebook:   / therealjustingiddings