What does a Superbacker-curator look for in a standout project? Josh Chiodo shares what catches his eye—and what creators should prioritize. Plus: new tools for post-launch success, funding opportunities, upcoming webinars, and inspiring stories from the Kickstarter community. |
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Superbacker Spotlight: Meet Josh, the Indie Game Curator |
Josh Chiodo, the force behind Indieformer, has backed over 60 projects and built a community of 2,000+ indie game fans. His journey from backer to curator highlights what makes Kickstarter unique: the powerful connection between creators and the people who believe in their ideas. |
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Pledge Manager Updates: More Power, Flexibility, & Control |
Charge shipping when it works for you, handle global taxes with ease, and keep growing with new tools that help backers find and join your campaign post-launch.
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Pitch Your Product for a Chance to Win $200K |
We’ve teamed up with Alibaba for CoCreate Pitch 2025, a $1M global competition for product-based startups. Finalists launching on Kickstarter will unlock exclusive benefits and coaching. |
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Microcosm Publishing's 100th Kickstarter Campaign |
With 100 campaigns launched, Microcosm is now one of the top 5 most prolific creators in Kickstarter history—proving that small presses can think big. For more on their journey, check out their interview with Kickstarter's Head of Publishing. |
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Game Developer Karla Reyes on Staying True to Your Creative Vision |
Karla Reyes, creator of Take Us North—a narrative survival game about the migrant journey across the US-Mexico border—shares how games can foster empathy, immerse players in art, and celebrate imperfection. |
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Thursday, 8/14 at 12 PM EDT |
Learn from Kickstarter's Michael Liebe and Global Games Jam's Jess Rowley on how game creators can use crowdfunding to rally communities, hit major funding goals, and bring their games to life. Can't join live? Register to receive the recording →
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Hear from comics creator Xander Arnot, Chris Lesiak of Mixam, and Kickstarter’s own Sam Kusek as they share practical advice on planning, funding, and printing your comic. |
Watch recordings on your own time—from Kickstarter 101 sessions by category to product tutorials, marketing tips, creator interviews, and more. Browse the full playlist →
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We’ve partnered with Mixam to help you print your project—whether it’s a comic, zine, or book—with the quality your backers deserve. Get 5% off your first order with code ############ and sign up using registration code KSSMX. |
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Heartstrings & Hardbacks is wrapping up its second year, and we’ve been swooning over the creative, love-filled stories you’ve brought to life. From cozy zines to steamy dating sims, there’s still time to support the many ways creators are celebrating romance. Explore the projects → |
Calling all creators enchanted by the mystical. Witchstarter unites projects inspired by magic, divination, and the supernatural. Apply to participate → |
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The FilmStream Collective Fund
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Kickstarter and Tubi have teamed up to launch the FilmStream Collective. This initiative offers something rare in the traditional film industry: funding support and guaranteed distribution.
Selected indie filmmakers will receive financial backing to start their project and the opportunity to stream their finished film on Tubi.
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