The platforms to fund your project.

Kickstarter

The largest platform, with a dedicated Animation category: the default launchpad for indie shorts, pilots and art books.

Fees

5% + payment processing (about 3% + $0.20), only if funded

• Hair Love – corto animato (Matthew A. Cherry) ↗
• Lackadaisy – The Animated Short Film ↗

Indiegogo

Strong for hardware and tools for creators; also hosts indie film and animation.

Fees

5% + 3% and 0.20 per transaction

Gamefound

The go-to platform for games with strong art direction, often with art and lore books.

Fees

5% + payment processing, nothing if the goal is missed

• The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era – Art and Lore Book ↗

BackerKit

Campaigns and pledge management widely used by comic, art book and animation creators, also after Kickstarter.

Fees

See backerkit.com/pricing

• Crazy Broke Asian – docuserie con animazione 2D ↗

Seed&Spark

Built specifically for independent filmmakers: a good fit for VFX-heavy live-action shorts and pilots.

Fees

0% platform fee, payment processing only (about 2.9% + $0.30)

Crowdfundr

A low-cost alternative with film and comic pages: useful for small animation or illustration projects.

Fees

5% + 2.9% and $0.30, usually covered by backers

Patreon

Not a campaign but a membership: it funds the ongoing work of animators, 3D artists and small studios.

Fees

10% for new creators + payment processing

Ulule

Europe's main platform: it absorbed KissKissBankBank and hosts many French animation projects.

Fees

8% incl. VAT under €100,000, only if funded

• Cosmik Roger – corto animato 3D ↗

Startnext

The largest German-language platform: useful for shorts, student projects and art publications.

Fees

5% to 14% depending on the plan, plus payment fees

Verkami

Spanish platform with an Animation category: strong for shorts, stop-motion and illustrated books.

Fees

6.5% + VAT, nothing if the goal is missed

• Only Rats – corto documentario in stop-motion ↗

Produzioni dal Basso

Italy's longest-running platform: a natural fit for independent shorts, documentaries and art publications.

Fees

5% incl. VAT + payment fees

Eppela

Italian platform with company and foundation calls that can top up creative projects.

Fees

See eppela.com

Makuake

Japan's major pre-order platform: relevant for anime merchandise and creator hardware.

Fees

Fee set per project

CAMPFIRE

Japan's largest reward platform, used for indie anime, film and creator projects.

Fees

17% (12% service + 5% transaction)