It was hard to put the page up on IndieGoGo. Hard for a lot of reasons really. I don't like asking people for money, whether it's for a good cause or not. I barely like asking people for money for work I complete. Maybe it's some sort of weird humility I have, or and undervaluing of my own worth, but it's always been a challenge.
I knew about IndieGoGo from friends and other projects I've worked on that have raised funds, and quite successfully, through the site and so it was intriguing of course. In the end, despite much deliberation, it came down to a simple fact: This film needs to be made. I need to make it just as much as it's message needs to be translated and seen by the world. So with a lot of care and thought, I put the page together and put it up last night, all the while butterflies stirring in my stomach for reasons that are still somewhat a mystery to me.
Today was an overwhelming day to say the least. Within almost 24 hours of going live with my campaign I have already raised $890. That's almost 10% of my total goal, and I have 49 days left. 16 donors came through today, some giving more than the minimum asked for donation and as each one came in, it almost brought tears to my eyes. I was elated. To think these people are seeing my vision and my goals and helping me because they believe in me is something that is having a profound impact on me. The support it brings is certainly not just monetary. Having a community of people, both family, friends, and colleagues alike get behind me in this way is refreshing and awe inspiring. The comments that many have left, or sent me privately have helped me understand that what I'm doing here is something truly important. This momentum of compassion is a sweeping one and I hope it continues on.
I am aware of the uphill battle that has just begun. Thankfully, I feel confident that my friends and family who haven't had time to donate yet, will, and that through continued promotion of, not too mention gentle pestering, I can reach my goal.
I rest tonight satisfied from the days outcome, and look forward to the next 49 days!
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