The home of films and documentary crowdfunding

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Are you an independent documentarian or filmmaker looking to raise funds for your film or documentary?

Whether you're releasing a film, upgrading your film equipment or simply boosting awareness and fan engagement, we are the crowdfunding platform for you.

Setting up a project is quick and easy and our platform will guide you through the process. Plus we're here every step of the way through your crowdfunding journey with our dedicated knowledge hub.

So what are you waiting for?

Start crowdfunding

Why start a film or documentary crowdfunding project?

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Make your idea a reality

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Raise funds for post production

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Upgrade film equipment

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Share your film with the world

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Crowdfunding film and documentaries: successful projects

Success story

Power Station

Power Station raised £253,197 across 4 projects and received over £80,000 in match funding. Artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a model for a new way of living, with the hope of galvanising a movement towards sustainable alternatives.

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Food for Thought

£74,275 from 256 supporters

Food for Thought successfully raised over £75,000 from 250 supporters to create a feature documentary designed to inspire and promote the health and well-being of people, animals and the environment.

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MOOSHI Film

£127k from 235 supporters

MOOSHI is the first ever drama short film to shine a light on the dark secret of illegal and deadly ‘pushback’ operations by border forces. The project owner wanted to take this film and it's crucial message to the world's largest stages.

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Doc Rowe archive

£66k from 1130 supporters

The Doc Rowe Film and Archive Project set out to digitise and preserve a vast collection documenting British folk traditions. Spanning six decades, the archive will be housed at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, with support from partners including the BFI and English Folk Dance and Song Society.

How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Create your film fundraising page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your target.

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Spread the word

Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.

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Help and support

Our dedicated Knowledge Hub will help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunding film project.

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Get funded

Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.

Ready to launch a film crowdfunding project?

Fundraising for performing arts projects can be challenging, but crowdfunding is a brilliant way to engage your audience and feel the support of the whole community behind you. Set up a film or documentary crowdfunding with Crowdfunder and give back to your supporters with rewards and prize draws.

Access £millions in +Extra funding

Easy and quick to set up

Engage community support easily

Allow fundraisers on your behalf

Ability to offer rewards

Collect monthly donations

Access to free guides and support

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Film and documentary crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding film and documentary projects work?

Crowdfunding film-related causes couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.


How do I start a film or documentary crowdfunding project?

It’s really easy to start a film or documentary crowdfunding project with Crowdfunder:

  • Create your crowdfunding profile
  • Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
  • See if you're eligible for +Extra funding to boost your theatre fundraising further
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

What are the benefits of crowdfunding film and documentary projects?

The benefits of running a film or documentary crowdfunding project include:

  • Raise more money for your cause
  • Boost awareness of your community project and your fundraising efforts
  • Build an engaged community of supporters
  • No platform fees if you’re fundraising for a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or community organisation
  • Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard

Who can set up a film or documentary crowdfunding project?

All kinds of groups can set up a film and documentary fundraising project via Crowdfunder. Whether you're releasing a film, upgrading your film equipment or simply boosting awareness and fan engagement, we are the crowdfunding platform for you.


Is my fundraising project eligible for a match funding grant?

Your film or documentary crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive extra support in the form of a match funding grant via our +Extra funding. Your film and documentary fundraising campaign could receive a pledge from one of our regional or national corporate, public sector, or local authority partners when you reach a certain stage in your fundraising journey. There’s over £10 million in match funding available in total, so check the individual criteria of each fund to see if your film or documentary fundraising project is eligible to apply.


Why should I choose Crowdfunder over other fundraising platforms?

Crowdfunder is the home of crowdfunding. Film and documentaries, charities, community groups and individuals can use our simple, fully transparent platform to raise money for the causes they care about. Get real-time insights and detailed reports into your film and documentary crowdfunding campaign to stay up to date every step of the way, and access £10 million in +Extra funding from our match funding partners.

We allow you to give back to your supporters with fantastic rewards, and our fundraising experts are on hand to provide help and advice at every stage. 

You’ll also have access to our extensive Knowledge Hub and interactive sessions to help you boost your film and documentary fundraising efforts further.


How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?

The funds you raise via your film or documentary crowdfunding project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project. 

Ready to crowdfund for your film or documentary?