How to crowdfund your film or TV project

Is crowdfunding overrated? Maybe – but there are ways to make it work and get your film funded quickly.

If the concept of crowdfunding sounds too good to be true, that’s because it kind of is. The market is oversaturated, and unless you already have a recognisable name you will find it difficult to stand out.

That doesn’t make it impossible however, and it’s still a very viable option for many starting out in the industry who won’t yet have a lot of sway with investors.

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Silvi Vann-Wall is a Melbourne-based journalist, podcaster, critic and filmmaker who loves frogs and improv comedy. They were the ScreenHub Film Content Lead from 2022 to 2025. Twitter (X): @SilviReports / Bluesky: @silvi.bsky.social‬ / Website: silvireports.com