Tired of waiting for permission to be creative, host and filmmaker Justin Giddings turned to crowdfunding to kickstart (lol) his filmmaking career. After successfully raising over $100,000 for his first two short films, Justin realized that crowdfunding was less about the money and more about expanding the empowerment and reach of an artist's voice. As more people sought out his advice, Justin launched www.thekickstarterguy.com, the #1 crowdfunding consultancy for filmmakers with over 145 launches, $5.4 million raised, and a 97% success rate. Stop waiting for permission; GREENLIGHT YOURSELF!