Perfect if you're: 

 

A filmmaker who's done small fundraises but knows you can go bigger 

An artist ready to fund work on your own terms - no galleries, no gatekeepers 

A musician who's built an audience and wants to turn them into backers 

A startup ready to raise from your community, not just VCs 

An impact entrepreneur scaling beyond grants 

A community organiser who's proven the concept and needs real funding

 

 

What Industry Leaders Say:

 

"A very generous sharing of hard-won know-how" — Adam Gee, BAFTA-winning Producer, Former Channel 4 Commissioner

 

"The go-to playbook for crowdfunded filmmaking and social projects. Techniques are hands-on, practical and proven." — Simon Deverell, Founder & Co-CEO, Crowdfunder.co.uk

  • Intro

     

    • The Simple Mindset Shift for Artists and Change-makers that changes everything

    • Why meaningful work deserves proper funding and how to communicate it properly (not charity)
    • The simple tweak that turned my £1,000 Indiegogo failure to multiple six-figure campaigns
    • Insights that help completely unknown community energy companies like Energise Barnsley to raise £4.5M and above
    • The hack that turns £1 into £2 or even £3 for UK crowdfunding and how to tap into it.
  • Chapter 1 Who, What and Why?

    Define Your Mission and Understand Your Audience

    • The three keys to pre-fund your albums, books and tours before even launching
    • 7 Figure case studies: the one thing all 7 figure fundraisers have in common - Amanda Palmer's $1.2M, Amplifier's 'We the People', Energise Barnsley
    • The simple guide framework that will change the way you market your work forever (10 mins to learn - implement for ever after!)
    • How to stop talking about details and make your story into a compelling and irresistible mission in 3 simple steps.
  • CHAPTER 2: Build Your Crowd

    Grow Your Email List and Convert Strangers into Supporters

    • How to build your secret weapon worth 20x more than social media followers
    • The 90-day timeline that makes your fundraising impossible to forget
    • The magical lead magnet system that converts like crazy 
    • My guide to the highest quality and cheapest FB and Insta leads system
    • Welcome sequences that turn strangers into fans in record time
  • CHAPTER 3: The Power of Video

    The secrets to creating compelling videos to boost your campaign

    • The minimum viable equipment - pro quality filmmaking for under £100
    • The video structure that cuts through the noise and builds rapport without fancy cameras and expensive editors
    • The truth about why highly polished videos perform worse
    • Scripts and shot lists that will leave your audience wanting more!
  • CHAPTER 4: Choose Your Platform and Type of Crowdfund

    Match Your Project to the Right Platform and Type of Campaign

    • Rewards vs Donations vs Equity vs Bonds - I will give you the lowdown so you're in no doubt about what to launch when
    • Platform comparison: Kickstarter, Crowdfunder, Ethex - where to go when - 
    • Match funding opportunities - I give you a run down of the very best opportunities to double your cash
    • Platform fees and considerations - snakes and ladders! I'll help you avoid the common pitfalls and things the platforms wish you didn't know!
  • CHAPTER 5: Campaign Rewards and Costs

    Design Great Offers While Protecting Your Sanity and Budget

    • The true cost of rewards (my friend's £25 tote bag disaster)
    • Why Coolest Cooler raised $13M and still went bankrupt
    • Pricing rewards properly (that T-shirt should be £100, not £25)
    • Digital rewards that cost nothing
  • CHAPTER 6: The Power of Video

    The secrets to creating compelling videos to boost your campaign

    • The minimum viable equipment - pro quality filmmaking for under £100
    • The video structure that works
    • Why polished videos perform worse
    • Scripts and shot lists that will leave your audience wanting more!
  • CHAPTER 7: Work the Crowd

    Build Anticipation and Engagement Before the Launch

    • The soft launch strategy that creates excitement and anticipation in your audience
    • Email sequences for pre-launch - see how I warm them up!
    • PR and media outreach - how we get into places like The Guardian and Observer without huge PR bills
  • CHAPTER 8: The Live Campaign

    Ride the Crowdfunding Rollercoaster and Maintain Momentum

    • Launch day protocol - how to think about it from day 1 - 30 
    • Daily tasks during the campaign - don't stress it just follow my simple system
    • Maintaining momentum through the middle - the middle is the hardest bit - I'll help you get through
    • The final push strategy - up, up and away - this is the very best few days. Hold on tight !
  • CHAPTER 9: What now?

    Keep the Lights On with Recurring Revenue

    • Post-campaign fulfillment - how to predesign for a painless delivery
    • Converting backers to recurring supporters - recurring income is where it's at!
    • Building sustainable revenue streams
    • Planning your next campaign - how to harvest and build momentum!
  • CHAPTER 10: Diary of a £100k Bond Launch

    A Real-Time Account of Running a Bond-Offer Campaign

    • Day-by-day diary entries
    • £250 minimum investment, £50,000 maximum
    • What went wrong (and right)
    • Final push: £30,000 in last 48 hours
    • Lessons learned: 160 investors vs 80 expected
  • BONUS MATERIALS

    • ✅ Worksheets & Checklists Pack

    • ✅ Facebook Ads Guide for Filmmakers

    • ✅ Reward Costing Spreadsheet

    • ✅ Resources & Links Directory