Kickstarter Connects: Mastering Film Finance
Join industry veterans as they reveal expert strategies for securing funding for your short film.
This session, which was one of the top-attended panels at SXSW, covers everything from crowdfunding to grants and private investors. We’re excited to bring this highly requested content to you virtually. Check out this teaser video to get a sneak peek of what’s in store.
In this session, we’ll cover:
🎬 The most effective funding strategies for short films
💰 How to leverage crowdfunding, grants, and private investors
📈 Real-world success stories and what made them work
🎟️ Practical steps to elevate your project and career
The second half of the session is all yours—ask our experts your questions about funding, filmmaking, or navigating the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and take your project to the next level!
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About Taylor Shaw
Taylor K. Shaw is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment honoree, Shadow & Act Rising Executive Award winner, and the founder of award-winning animation studio, BWA Studios. She was recently appointed as Kickstarter’s Senior Outreach Lead of Film, where she brings her expertise as an artist, entertainment company owner, and brand builder to support artists with navigating the evolving film landscape.
About John Trefry
John Trefry is the Founder & CEO of 4WT Media, an award-winning video production company specializing in original content for film/TV and commercial content for clients including Netflix, Google, AT&T and many others.
John has produced over a dozen films across various genres and formats which have been featured at prestigious film festivals including Tribeca, SXSW, Raindance and many more. He works actively as a creative producer and writer, creating work that challenges the status quo. With a passion for short film, John has a proven track record producing and distributing projects that have been seen by hundreds of millions around the world.
About Ramfis Myrthil
Ramfis Myrthil is a New York-based filmmaker who is committed to producing and championing POC and LGBTQ+ stories. Ramfis has produced over 20 films of varying lengths, some of which have been featured at top-tier film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance. In addition, Ramfis is a regular speaker at SXSW and Cannes Film Festival. Ramfis is a proud board member of The Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS), the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Five Towns College Film/Video division and the advisory board of the Long Island Film/TV Foundation. Ramfis is a regular speaker and programmer with The Parity Project which advocates for fair economic and narrative inclusion and equity of black artists, executives and representatives in television and film.
About Kickstarter
From films, games, and music to art, design, and technology, Kickstarter helps bring creative projects to life. Since its launch in 2009, Kickstarter has been the most trusted platform for crowdfunding creative projects, with 22 million people pledging more than $8.5B to projects to-date
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