by Camden Watts | Aug 31, 2014 | Community, Crowd funding, Encouragement, Film, Industry, Kickstarter
When I started Abandoned Allies, my first feature-length film, in 2008 there was no talk of online crowdfunding. It wasn’t until April 2009 (a year after we started Allies), that Kickstarter was launched. When it did, I definitely took notice. In fact I started...
by Camden Watts | Jun 5, 2014 | Crowd funding, Documentary, Film, Kickstarter, Social Media, Socializing
Earlier this week the Brewconomy team meet up with Kickstarter backers at Fullsteam in Durham, N.C. We were there for a few hours to grab a pint, talk about NC craft beer, and hand out the first backer rewards. So fun! I cant’ tell you how much I enjoy talking...
by Camden Watts | May 14, 2014 | Crowd funding, Film, Kickstarter
Our Kickstarter campaign for Brewconomy raised more than $10,000 in 30 days. It took me years to figure out ways to make the campaign a success — long before we thought about launching. I learned a lot from that experience. I’d like to share those lessons...
by Camden Watts | May 1, 2014 | Crowd funding, Film, Kickstarter
Earlier this year I ran a successful Kickstarter campaign with a talented team of people. We exceeded our goal of raising $10,000 — days before our deadline. It was a great feeling! Long before that campaign was launched, I spent many hours preparing. For years...
by Camden Watts | Mar 24, 2014 | Acting, Directing, Encouragement, Inspiration, Kickstarter, Leading
This is the year I step outside my comfort zone. Not once or twice — or even a number I can count. But so frequently that the chaotic space that is “outside my comfort zone” becomes my new comfort zone. Here’s what I mean. One of the things...
by Camden Watts | Feb 24, 2014 | Community, Crowd funding, Documentary, Kickstarter
At noon today, the Brewconomy Kickstarter campaign ended! We raised $11,699 in 31 days with the help of more than 200 backers. I am so thrilled! Thank you all for the words of encouragement, contributions, and link sharing. We couldn’t have done this without...
