Tag: Crowdfunding Campaigns

  • The #1 Reason Your IndieGoGo Isn’t Getting Funded

    The #1 Reason Your IndieGoGo Isn’t Getting Funded

    If your crowdfunding campaign reads like a college essay, you’ve already lost. Your backers are not grading you. They’re not your professor. They’re not looking for structure, citations, or formal tone. They’re looking to feel something. Most indie filmmakers approach their campaign pages with the mindset of a grant application. They over-explain. They under-inspire. They…

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  • The Most Valuable Thing Your Trailer Gives You Isn’t Views, It’s Data

    The Most Valuable Thing Your Trailer Gives You Isn’t Views, It’s Data

    You posted the trailer, you shared the ticket link, and you begged your followers to “check it out.” Now you’re refreshing the page, wondering where the views are coming from, or why they’re not showing up at all. Here’s the truth: if you’re not tracking how people are finding your film, you’re not just flying…

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  • Why YouTube Shorts Are Your Crowdfunding Secret Weapon

    If you’re crowdfunding a film and not using YouTube Shorts, you’re missing the biggest traffic driver you’ve got. This isn’t a trend. It’s a pattern. Our internal data at Garvescope and countless crowdfunding creators agree: YouTube Shorts drive more traffic to film fundraising campaigns than any other format. More than Instagram Reels. More than TikTok.…

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