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ICONS on Kickstarter! ?? If you think you recognize that voice, you're correct! Cheryl Chase — aka Angelica Pickles from Rugrats — is also the writer and producer of a new live-action comedy web series, SCHMIDTI'S CIRCUIT. ?? Check out the Kickstarter: https://lnkd.in/gk46HsDA

It’s Amy Wang’s moment! ?? At SXSW this year, we sponsored the Narrative Feature Competition to celebrate the best storytelling in independent film. This year’s winner, LA-based filmmaker Amy Wang, took home the award for her feature debut, Slanted — a comedy-drama following a Chinese-American teenager struggling with her identity. On top of the festival buzz, Amy is working on other exciting projects, including writing the highly anticipated Crazy Rich Asians sequel! ?? Pictured below is Amy at the award ceremony with our Senior Outreach Lead for Film, Taylor Shaw! We want to send a huge congratulations to Amy on this well-deserved win, and a thank you to #SXSW for its partnership! ??

A full circle moment! ?? For our #TeamKickstarter pick, Trust and Safety Moderation Analyst Christina Medeiros selected "Egg & Dart" — the farewell album from indie rock band Murder By Death. ?? Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/g_tTsZik

We had an incredible time returning to SXSW to celebrate independent filmmakers! ?? As the sponsor of the Narrative Feature Filmmaker Dinner and the sponsor for the Narrative Feature Competition, we brought together 50+ talented filmmakers to connect, share stories, and toast to the films screened at the festival. #SWSW continues to be a vibrant platform for independent creators, and we're so proud of our continued partnership! ?? Photos by Drew Elaine

Creators can't be boxed in... Joy Ofodu, voice actor, comedian, and marketing maven, is directing her first-ever film and launched a Kickstarter to make it happen! ??? Heart of Sunshine is a comedic short about the love between a father and daughter, co-written by Donnita Shaw, PMP Enjoyment Endeavor! ? Help bring Joy’s film to life by sharing and backing the project: https://bit.ly/4iD9PQq

The Theater category on Kickstarter saw a nearly 61% increase in funding last year! ?? Team StarKid's musical, Cinderella's Castle, captivated backers, raising $529,230 with the support of 7,473 backers, becoming one of the top-funded Theater projects on our platform! And this is just the beginning! ?? Read more Kickstarter insights and creator success stories in The Creative Download report: https://bit.ly/42bjCYe

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Creating a video game is a HUGE accomplishment! ?? With the support of an excited community, PATHEA GAMES重庆帕斯亚科技有限公司 raised over $2.9 million to bring My Time at Evershine to life, making it one of Kickstarter’s top-funded video games!??? Dive into more Kickstarter insights and creator success stories in The Creative Download report https://lnkd.in/gcZ_2Dcj

Attend a FREE Games webinar! ??? Join?Kickstarter creator Simon Filice and Kickstarter’s Games Outreach Coordinator, Asia Prieto,?on Thursday, March 27 at 12 PM EDT for a live discussion on the skills, tips, and tricks you need to crowdfund a Micro Game! We’ll cover: ?? Why Game Creators love Kickstarter ?? The campaign process: From ideation to successful funding ?? Examples of successful Micro Game campaigns and more + Q&A with Simon and Asia! Free RSVP: https://lu.ma/dy481te3

The Creative Download is LIVE! ???? This is your go-to resource for understanding what's shaping creativity, innovation, and creative crowdfunding. Our latest edition of the Creative Download covers: ? What backers are funding–and what they’re searching for ? How creators are pushing boundaries in their categories ? Where crowdfunding is thriving worldwide ? The biggest categories on Kickstarter See the numbers, projects, and trends shaping creativity and crowdfunding. This is the report you can’t miss. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gprbJ8uZ