What goes into making a nonfiction project work beyond the story itself? In this four-part series, Beyond the Frame: Practical Tools for the Emerging Storyteller, we’ll explore some of the essentials of documentary filmmaking, from archival, clearances, and navigating generative AI to crowdfunding, audience development, and building a sustainable independent creative practice - offering practical guidance for navigating the evolving landscape of nonfiction storytelling.

What does it take to fund your work in today’s industry? Seed&Spark's cornerstone class lays out the steps toward a successful crowdfunding campaign, as well as a career-long action plan most likely to create a lasting, flourishing, direct relationship with an audience. With new insights for the current landscape, attendees will learn how to find your audience, structure your crowdfunding campaign, pick the right goal and incentives, and much more. Session will be followed by time for Q&A.

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