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Deep Dive: Capital C (2015)

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Capital C
Capital C is a documentary about crowdfunding, directed by Jørg Kundinger and Timon Birkhofer. It follows the experiences of three independent creators: Jackson Robinson, Zach Crain, and Brian Fargo. Over three years, the film captures their attempts to reach out to the crowd for support in their creative endeavors, showcasing the hopes and fears that accompany this modern financing method. The film features Robinson's success with a hand-drawn poker card deck, Crain's knitted bottle koozies, and Fargo's multimillion-dollar campaign to reboot his video game Wasteland. It also includes interviews with notable figures like Seth Godin and Molly Crabapple, providing insights into the crowdfunding landscape and its implications for independent creators.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Jackson Robinson, a poker card designer with a unique vision.
  • •Follow Zach Crain's hippie-inspired crowdfunding campaign.
  • •See Brian Fargo's journey to reboot a classic video game.

Did You Know

•The film raised $84,298 from 586 supporters in 24 countries on Kickstarter.
•Capital C premiered on 26 September 2014 at the Zurich Film Festival.
•Filming took three years, longer than the directors initially planned.
•Brian Fargo's crowdfunding campaign for Wasteland II attracted over 60,000 supporters.

Perfect For

Crowdfunding enthusiastsIndependent creatorsVideo game fans