PANEL: Crowdfunding Your Film:
Experiences & Tips

Saturday, January 20 • 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Norwalk Public Library - Upstairs Program Room
1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT

Moderated by: Sean Fox
Featuring:
Adam Rackoff, Alex Morsanutto, Carla Seet

Raising money for your film can be the trickiest and most aggravating part of the filmmaking process, and only a precious few can rely on big ticket production companies and deep pocket investors stepping in to keep the ship afloat. In steps crowdfunding. Learn about how productions, from local side projects to major award winners, rely on friends, family, neighbors, and even curious strangers can succeed through this process. Gain firsthand experience and valuable knowledge from pros who’ve done it to navigate your own project’s funding victories.

Panelists

  • Sean Fox

    Fox (not the actor who appeared in 3 Ninjas Kick Back) is a writer, director, & producer, and also provides script coverage and ghost writing services. He has a wide array of experience, having spent 10+ years in production management in documentary/reality TV in New York. Additionally, he has self-produced, written, and directed two short films, two web series, and some comedy sketches. He has improv training at The Magnet Theater in NYC and sketch classes at The PIT. Sean is also on the board of the Norwalk Film Festival, and spent almost a decade living in Astoria, NY but now calls Norwalk, CT home with his wife, daughter, and doofy dog, Barbara. He has traveled all over the world for work and for fun, and is a big supporter of the New York Rangers, Yankees, and FC Köln.

  • Adam Rackoff

    Rackoff is an award-winning independent filmmaker, former Apple marketing executive, illustrator, graphic artist, podcaster, and crowdfunding expert. Rackoff is the long-time producing partner of actor Matthew Modine and together co-founded the Cinco Dedos Peliculas production company to develop narrative films, documentaries, animation projects, apps, and environmental initiatives. Rackoff is the recipient of over 40 awards, including two Webby Awards — the first for co-producing the New York Times web series TRUMP BITES and the second for producing the political documentary THE BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD. Twitter/X: @AdamRackoff

  • Carla Seet

    Carla Seet is an actor, writer, and singer based in New York City. Recent credits include the short films Silent Key, Cycle, and Dinner for Two. Upcoming projects include the feature film Skip and the short film The Appraiser, which she wrote and co-produced. In addition to performing and writing, she holds a Master's in Public Health from New York University and conducts research in the areas of nutrition and food policy.

  • Alex Morsanutto

    Morsanutto is a member of the Norwalk Film Festival’s Leadership Team. He is an award-winning Film/Commercial Director. His work has been used for brands such as Unilever, Kiehl’s, The Atlantic, FOX Sports, CBS, Chevrolet, and Kona Brewing Company. As a writer/director, he is in development on TV/film concepts from digital series to feature films. Alex is also an Executive Producer at Silvermine Productions which creates films, music videos, and commercials focusing on pushing the boundaries of visual aesthetics. He is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.