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Focus On: Equity Crowdfunding

  • Laemmle NoHo7 5240 Lankershim Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 91601 United States (map)

How One Indie Film Raised Over $1 Million — And How You Can Too

Join The Valley Film Festival for an exclusive conversation on how I’ll Be Next Door for Christmas became the first U.S. feature film successfully financed through equity crowdfunding. Discover how writer/director David Willis rallied nearly 900 investors and raised over $1 million to bring his holiday comedy to life. Whether you’re a filmmaker seeking financing or a creative entrepreneur exploring new models, this session will give you insider strategies, cautionary tales, and actionable tips on how you can harness the power of equity crowdfunding to fund your next big project.

This lunchtime panel is free with RSVP.

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