This August 7-10th in Los Angeles, Sundance is hosting NEXT FEST, which celebrates the intersection of music and film. That means you’ll be able to catch modern classics like Napoleon Dynamite as well as a number of other releases paired with musical performances from Father John Misty, Tinashe, and others.

Kickstarter will be in attendance as well. We’re hosting three panels featuring our resident Film Community Manager George Schmalz in conversation with a number of Kickstarter alum (more info on that below). Taken as a whole, all three panels are a primer on how to run a successful Kickstarter film campaign, from creation through distribution. All panels are free and open to the public. Details and links to RSVP below:

The Kickstarter Experience 101: Getting Started 

Getting Started: A primer on building a successful Kickstarter project. With Elijah Drenner (That Guy Dick Miller), Jeff Broadway (Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton), Kate Trumbull (The Ovarian Psycos)

The Kickstarter Experience 201: Your Project’s Story

How to keep people engaged with your project through videos, updates, and outreach. With Nick Peterson (The Visitant), Chris Strompolos (The Raiders Guys), Kyle Rankin (Night Of The Living Deb), C.C. Boyce (Would You Woodwork?).

The Kickstarter Experience: 301: Beyond the Project

From development to distribution to running your own theater. With Jocelyn Towne (I Am I), Matt Hoyt (Antarctic…Huh?), Christine Davila (Ambulante) and Hadrian Belove (Cinefamily).

RSVP for panels and more right here.