Filmmakers Arin Crumley and Kieran Masterton have raised $12,000+ on Kickstarter.com, which enables them to launch OpenIndie.com on the 1st of March 2010. The website promises to deliver the following features -

• Members can organize screenings of each film complete with RSVP functionality.

• Filmmakers can import an email database and message their fans about upcoming screenings.


• A dedicated URL for each film will allow members to 'request' a screening of each film and spread the word.


• A donation feature will allow members to collect donations at the screening and tranfer the money to the filmmaker.


• The ability to measure the demand of any film in any area by the amount of 'requests'.

Arin Crumley and Kieran Masterton continue to raise money to build more features on the website. They are still asking filmmakers to donate $100 in exchange for site membership and 1 hour free consulting.

Kickstarter.com is a crowd funding tool that helps you raise the capital required for a new project or enterprise by appealing to large networks of ordinary people for small donations.