Fund Filmmakers through the Festival Circuit with Cinevite Pledge
Cinevite Pledge enables direct-to-film sponsorships at film festivals
Filmmaking is a pursuit of passion, a canvas for artists to tell stories that move, provoke, and inspire. It’s a field bursting with creativity, yet fraught with financial hurdles. It is well known that the journey from idea to a fully distributed film involves overcoming a variety of challenges, and the most daunting among them is funding.
For most filmmakers, the investment in both time and money results in a net financial loss. Important voices and potential talents are stifled before they have a chance to flourish, as even the most talented creators can be left in debt, unable to continue the important work of storytelling.
At Cinestruct, we use technology to breathe life into the dreams of independent filmmakers. We're no strangers to innovation. From the launch of Cinevite, our digital invitation platform, to the introduction of Cinevite Connect, we’re constantly evolving as we strive to make a tangible difference for cinema and the independent film community.
Today, we take another leap forward. We will revolutionize how films are supported and monetized during the critical pre-distribution period - at film festivals, empowering filmmakers through an engaged audience eager to give. Our leap will provide emerging filmmakers the financial confidence to continue telling their stories.
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Cinevite Pledge, our crowdfunding and sponsorship platform for films going through the festival circuit.
Cinevite Pledge: A Vision Realized
The current funding landscape for independent filmmakers is uneven, often stopping at funding for production. But what about distribution? Unlike traditional crowdfunding platforms, Cinevite Pledge is tailor-made for filmmakers and film festivals. It focuses on what often goes unnoticed: the critical phase of pre-distribution, where films and filmmakers have the most financial potential.
Festivals have always been the heartbeat of independent cinema. It’s the first place where audiences witness the magic of a new film. And let's not overlook the demographic of festival-goers; they are often the individuals who possess not only a love for cinema but also the means to support the art they cherish.
By providing a way for filmmakers to monetize their art through this engaged and attentive audience at film festivals, Pledge opens a new door for financial support. No longer does the endeavor of independent filmmaking have to be synonymous with financial loss; with Cinevite Pledge, it becomes a journey of collaboration and opportunity.
We recognize the struggle of independent filmmaking - in fact we’ve lived it, and Cinevite Pledge is our response, a beacon for those committed to telling important stories through the art of cinema.
Here's Cinevite Pledge in a nutshell:
Festival-Centric Funding: By targeting funding at festivals, we're bringing financial support where it's most needed and likely to be found.
Empowering Filmmakers: We provide an incredible toolkit through Cinevite Connect for film producers to promote their work and cultivate sponsorship opportunities.
Easy Setup for Festivals and Filmmakers: With a simple three-step process — Onboard, Campaign, Get Paid, Cinevite Pledge makes it incredibly easy for film festivals and producers to harness the power of our platform to bring in much needed funding.
Be Part of the Story
If you run or are affiliated with any film related event or film festival - whether it is around the corner or already behind us, we have a place for you.
If you’re a filmmaker, get in touch with us. We want to let you know how you may be able to access this new innovative funding opportunity.
If you’re just a fan of movies or a friend of the folks who make them, spread the word!
This is a call to action, a beckoning for change, and an invitation to pioneer a new path for independent film. Together, we can continue to make independent cinema a vibrant community where dreams find wings and take flight.