FAQ for Filmmakers

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why Should I Choose Raise the Reel?

Welcome to Raise the Reel! We ensure you keep the funds raised, no matter how much is funded. Fans love it because their perks are guaranteed, and you get the freedom to focus on your creative project while we handle the rest. There’s no risk—only opportunity.

How Does Raise the Reel Stand Out?

• Help a Charity While Funding Your Film
  10% of the total campaign goes to a charity of your choosing, creating a positive impact and adding a feel-good element to your project.
• Keep 100% Ownership of Your Film
  Unlike traditional financing, which often demands giving up equity and repaying 20% ROI, RTR lets you keep full ownership and creative control. We charge only a 15% commission—no equity, no ROI, just a fair fee for premium services.
• Get Premium, Hands-On Campaign Management
  Unlike Kickstarter, RTR doesn’t leave you to figure out everything yourself. We:
• • Design and manage your campaign.
  • Engage your audience and ensure fans receive their perks.
  • Handle fulfillment, leaving you free to focus on creating your project.
• Engage and Grow Your Audience
  Fans aren’t just donors—they’re part of the journey. RTR helps build excitement, loyalty, and a following that stays with you beyond this project.

How Does It Work?

• 10% to Charity
  Fans will love knowing their contributions are making a difference beyond the screen.
• 15% to RTR
  Our commission covers campaign strategy, marketing, and fulfillment. The 15% is calculated from net funds raised after deducting direct costs like shipping, fulfillment, and legal fees, ensuring your campaign runs smoothly without unexpected financial burdens.
• You Keep the Rest
  The remaining funds go directly to your film, giving you exactly what you need to bring your vision to life while maintaining 100% creative control.

Why Is Raise the Reel Better than Kickstarter?

• Guaranteed Perks for Fans:
  Unlike Kickstarter, where funds are tied to hitting a goal, RTR ensures fans get their perks no matter how much is raised.
• RTR-Managed Campaigns:
  Kickstarter leaves you to run your campaign alone. RTR actively manages campaigns, providing expertise and ensuring success.
• No Risk for Producers:
  Kickstarter campaigns are all-or-nothing—you only get funds if you hit your goal. With RTR, you keep everything raised, less a 15% commission.
• Higher Commission Reflects Full-Service Support:
  Kickstarter charges 5% + processing fees without offering campaign support. RTR handles strategy, marketing, audience engagement, and fulfillment, so you can focus on your film.