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Crowdfunding and Networking with Christopher Shawn Shaw
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Episode 47 - Crowdfunding and Networking with Christopher Shawn Shaw
In this exclusive member’s portion of the interview with host Geoffrey Whitt, Christopher Shawn Shaw shares extensive insights into the world of crowdfunding for independent filmmakers. He emphasizes the significance of thorough preparation, including the concepts of soft and hard launches. Christopher discusses strategies such as leveraging personal connections, utilizing social media, and building a robust support network for a successful campaign. He also recounts the story of how a tweet to Stephen Baldwin led to the production of the film 'Church People'. Additionally, the interview touches on the importance of networking, both online and in-person, and provides practical advice for aspiring filmmakers to produce their content.
- Introduction
- Crowdfunding Insights
- Soft Launch Strategy
- Building Support Networks
- Effective Social Media Tactics
- Success Story: A Tweet gets a Movie Made
- Importance of In-Person Networking
- Festival Connections
- Invitation to Listeners
- Advice for New Filmmakers: Don't Wait
- Resources and Crowdfunding Projects
- Crowdfunding Platform Choices
- Festivals: Find Ways to Engage
- Conclusion
Christopher Shawn Shaw is a multi-award-winning filmmaker and owner of Anchor Productions. He helmed the comedy film, CHURCH PEOPLE—which made the Movieguide® top ten faith-based comedies list—starring Thor Ramsey and Erin Cahill, featuring Stephen Baldwin, Donald Faison, William Baldwin, Chynna Phillips, Joey Fatone, and Michael Monks. Christopher also produced, directed, and edited the comedy cooking show, Something Smells Funny™, hosted by Comedian Scott Wood, featuring special guests Victoria Jackson, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Jimmy Brogan, and Bobby Collins. His most recent award-winning project is a faith-based musical comedy... with singing zombies.
Christopher's Website https://christophershawnshaw.com/
Church People Film Website https://churchpeoplefilm.com/
Christopher on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youarecaredfor
Christopher on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/directorcss/
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