These Filmmakers Publicly Funded a Documentary About Crowdfunding
Katherine Pendrill — January 21, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: capitalc-movie & indiewire
Two first-time filmmakers recently set out on a mission to create a crowdfunded documentary about the process of crowdfunding. While the idea of crowdfunded projects is nothing new, this documentary demonstrates how the process can be used to generate new media content.
'CAPITAL C' is a crowdfunded documentary that details the nitty-gritty of the crowdfunding process. The film was created by raising funds on Kickstarter and filming the process along the way. The film largely gained momentum by highlighting the story of Brian Fargo, whose cult video game was resurrected by fans through the power of crowdfunding. By the end of the campaign, the filmmakers managed to raise $84,298 from 586 backers in 24 different countries. Unlike many other documentaries, the film's support caused it to be picked up by Netflix.
CAPITAL C not only demonstrates how filmmakers can use the power of the crowd to create quality content, but it also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the crowdfunding process itself.
'CAPITAL C' is a crowdfunded documentary that details the nitty-gritty of the crowdfunding process. The film was created by raising funds on Kickstarter and filming the process along the way. The film largely gained momentum by highlighting the story of Brian Fargo, whose cult video game was resurrected by fans through the power of crowdfunding. By the end of the campaign, the filmmakers managed to raise $84,298 from 586 backers in 24 different countries. Unlike many other documentaries, the film's support caused it to be picked up by Netflix.
CAPITAL C not only demonstrates how filmmakers can use the power of the crowd to create quality content, but it also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the crowdfunding process itself.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdfunded Documentary Making - The emergence of crowdfunded documentaries like CAPITAL C shows that quality media content can be produced with the help of the crowds.
2. Crowdfunding Education - CAPITAL C can help educate aspiring filmmakers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of crowdfunding to fund their projects.
3. Crowdfunding Meta-projects - The success of CAPITAL C could lead to more meta-projects like making a documentary about the process of crowdfunding a project.
Industry Implications
1. Film Production - The film industry can benefit from exploring crowdfunding as a new means of financing and distributing independent films.
2. Video Game Development - The success of Brian Fargo's crowdfunded video game in CAPITAL C highlights the potential of crowdfunding to finance and market indie game development.
3. Streaming Media - The fact that CAPITAL C was picked up by Netflix demonstrates that streaming media companies can leverage the popularity of crowdfunded content for their platforms.
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