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Mike A. Chinea

Get this book before you start crowdfunding.

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017

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There are way more eloquent reviews than mine but here are my 2 cents worth anyway.
What I liked best of Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers is the conversational style of the author and the deep research that went into making this book.
While the book may seem talky to some, the depth of field is priceless. I bought it to get a few tips on crowdfunding and what I got was real life lessons on the importance of crowdsourcing. After reading this book I have a deeper understanding for the necessity of building our audience, our team, our tribe.
Through this book RB has become my personal Zen Sherpa guide and my Jiminy Cricket.
The case studies made it real for me. This book is full of most have insights for the true Indie filmmaker and for entrepreneurs as well, it’s a must have guide in your personal library.

Keren

Should be on every filmmaker's bookshelf!

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018

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I honestly thought crowdfunding and crowdsourcing were interchangeable - boy was I wrong. Crowdsourcing is so much more and such a huge part of our world today. This book is a must-read for all filmmakers! I adore the conversational style in which it is written. It's such an easy read and feels so personal, like I'm hanging out with, and getting the best advice from, a dear friend. The real-world examples are priceless. Love it. Get this book. You'll be happy you did.

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Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers has renewed my hope and energy as ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017

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Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers has renewed my hope and energy as a producer. I started a short film competition to energize our local film community hit hard by the lack of state incentives, but I realized the only people energized were those who were selected to make the films. After reading this book I understand why no one else got excited! I plan to buy more copies of the book, get together with the local filmmakers and come up with a crowdsourcing plan for our entire film community -- thank you, Richard Botto, for the insights in how to move forward.

Kia Kiso

This book is a must if you want to set yourself (and your projects) up for success.

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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So, you know the term crowdFUNDING but do you know how integral crowdSOURCING is to your success? It might be one of the most important things you do for your film. And you should start doing it from day one! It might make the difference between getting distribution/profits or only showing your film to your family during Thanksgiving. Disclaimer: a film I co-produced, MILE... MILE & A HALF is one of the book's case studies. Because of the support of our fans, the film shot to the top of iTunes highly-rated docs. We were thrilled to be asked to be part of RB's book so we could share what worked for us. I learned tons from reading the rest of the book, and I look forward to applying the tips and principles to my next project. RB a the master at crowdsourcing. So, of course, this book is a must if you want to set yourself (and your projects) up for success.

Gina Kloes

Great book if you're starting to make online content!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017

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I'm starting to write, produce and direct my own short form content for my business which helps motivate and inspire entrepreneurs around the world. My background is in law and real estate, so producing, content creation and being on camera are all new to me. I've met Richard Botto and when he told me about his book I really wanted to read it because I had a feeling the insights he goes over would translate well into my new venture. I was not disappointed. I found the part on navigating social media entirely helpful, and I found the case studies on how the filmmakers enlisted help of local organizations to be beneficial. I especially liked the case study of "Sheila Scorned" and what the writer/director did to enlist the help of message board communities and local orgs to help get an audience. I've started to implement some of these practices in my speaking and have gained a following around the world for the work I do. If you're starting to make content online, get this book.

C. Bournea

If you're a writer and filmmaker like me, you absolutely have to read Richard Botto's ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018

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If you're a writer and filmmaker like me, you absolutely have to read Richard Botto's "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd." This book should be required reading not only for filmmakers and writers, but for any creative type.

Crowdsourcing, as Botto explains, has a long history that goes back before the Internet and other modern technology existed. A lot of people confuse crowdsourcing with crowdfunding, as Botto describes in the book. Crowdfunding ‒ using platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo to raise money for projects ‒ is simply one form of crowdsourcing.

So what is the definition of crowdsourcing? Crowdsourcing is identifying your audience and finding ways to engage with them.

We creative types tend to make a lot of mistakes because a lot of what we do is trial and error. "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers" will show you the mistakes you've been making and how to learn from them, especially in some of the case studies that Botto includes.

For example, there is a case study about the documentary "Mile... Mile & a Half" about a group of friends who happen to be filmmakers who got together to hike a 200-mile trail in California's Sierra Mountains. The filmmakers did everything right: they researched their target audience and identified dozens of groups of people who could be interested in the subject.

The "Mile... Mile & a Half" crew consciously decided to zero in on just three groups of people who would be interested in the documentary's subject matter. They systematically engaged these groups through social media and on Kickstarter to raise nearly $100,000 to complete the documentary.

The really cool thing about "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers" is that it includes tons of research about effective ways to engage audiences. The book explains how to use crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Seed and Spark, and more traditional crowdsourcing methods like networking in person and doing speaking engagements.

If you're just starting out as a filmmaker ‒ maybe you're still in film school or you're just learning on your own how to make films ‒ or you're an actor or some other creative type, you should definitely read "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers." You can learn how to build an audience and a network of professional contacts.

And if you're like me, a filmmaker and writer who has already released several projects, the book will teach you new techniques and reinforce tried-and-true strategies to propel yourself forward.

"Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers" should be required reading for every film school, drama school and even business school in the country. It's a must-read textbook and guide that you should have at your disposal, and I highly recommend it.

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Daniel E. Hall

An inspiring read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2020

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Such an infectious, engaging read. RB's passion, knowledge and insight is something to behold. I possess a great many industry texts; if I had to make a hard choice, this is the only one i would keep.

Gray

Highly recommended

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017

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A must-read for anybody looking to finance film. Very informative and entertaining, I will refer to this book often.

It started with sawdust

A must have

Reviewed in Germany on January 13, 2019

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RB made it happen. A book which is full of value (as long as you apply that learned knowledge).
Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers is one of the rare books that can make an impact for your career.
I highly recommend RB's book.

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