It seems the whole point to crowdfunding is to get strangers to give you money because they like your idea,
If you want strangers to donate I think you need to offer
more than just an idea.
50 plus film festivals is a lot for a short film. Maybe crowdfund 10
and tell us what fests they are and why you think you have a shot
at those.
Your trailer doesn't tell us what you tell us in the "overview". I do
not get from the trailer that this film is introducing people to
kinky/alternative lifestyles. Nor do I see characters trying to solve
life's mysteries. Since we can't see the finished movie the question
arrises; is it good enough for film festivals worldwide? It might be.
But as a stranger to you I just don't know. I must be selective with
my limited funds.
but the attitude I've heard twice now on indietalk is, if I don't personally know you, you're not getting any money.
As you can see from the more detailed replies it's quite a bit more
than that. A stranger needs something more than your friends and
family do. We all have limited funds to donate - after all you posted
on a forum comprised of fellow filmmakers. We have our own projects
in various stages and are spending what money we can on them.
Strangers do donate. I'm sure you have donated to complete strangers
to make their film. I haven't. Yet. I've donated to people here on indietalk
that are strangers to me but whose work I know.
As I already said, I think it's good looking campaign. The perks are
creative, the trailer looks good and as a fellow filmmaker I can relate
to and appreciate the passion it took to get cast and crew to donate
their time and talent. But you haven't done anything that inspires me
to donate.