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Artist Foundry x Seed&Spark Virtual Workshop: Stretch That Buck – Film Budgeting 101

July 17, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Online
Free

How much should you crowdfund for? As much as you need to move your project forward!

Join Filmmaker & Seed&Spark’s Marketing Director Sav Rodgers for this can’t-miss Stretch That Buck – Film Budgeting 101 virtual workshop to learn:

  • How to build a budget
  • Utilize loans to make up your budget (conceptually and literally)
  • Navigate the ask
  • Break down your script
  • Get creative with ways to cut costs without sacrificing your vision 

Sav Rodgers

Originally from Kansas, Sav Rodgers is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and pop culture documentarian whose feature debut CHASING CHASING AMY (Tribeca ‘23) explores the complicated legacy of Chasing Amy (1997) and its profound impression on his life. The TED Talk he gave in 2018 kickstarted this filmmaking journey and spurred the writing of scripts that center on highly specific, surprising stories about queer people. His screenplays have been recognized by GLAAD, Outfest, ScreenCraft, among others. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Media List in 2024, Sav is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Transgender Film Center, a nonprofit aiming to help trans creators bring finished films to audiences around the world. Additionally, Sav works as the Marketing Director at Seed&Spark, the world’s most successful crowdfunding platform for independent film. He is a proud University of Kansas graduate and still sports KU baseball caps wherever he goes.

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