Crowdfunding is an alternative way for filmmakers to raise money for their projects. It allows them to pool money from collective cooperation of people online. The article discusses how crowdfunding can be used to fund different aspects of film production and distribution. It provides tips for creating an effective crowdfunding campaign, such as making a pitch video, offering rewards, promoting the project to relevant target audiences, and keeping supporters updated. Crowdfunding provides filmmakers a way to show there is an audience for their film and obtain funding when traditional methods have not worked due to lack of experience or money.