[BigBadBilly]

The entire 'Donate to help with funds' thing is a catch 22. Money is needed even for the super creative to put together a decent project. And nobody wants to help... which is understandable. However, these same people who claim to love the independent project, don't want to help the 'Under dog'. They are also the same people who are increasingly negative about any project that does get finished with no funding. And it's a funny thing because it all starts with something like: "Get a better Camera", or "Fix your crap audio" or "Learn to edit".... All of this stuff requires cash. 90% of the time, even a finished project with a good story is never seen because of the technical or funding issues. Nobody gives it a chance. So with that in mind, how is someone supposed to make a decent project if everyone thinks the way you do?

I admit, I have donated to projects a few times and twice something very cool came of it. (The rest of the times.... not so much.) But my point is, without these 2 aspiring filmmakers asking for donations these 2 good projects would never have happened.

However, they also took your advice at the end. They had a KS campaign and an Indiegogo one and they were also very.... very personable and approachable.

Bottom line, in my opinion, there's nothing wrong with asking for funding if you believe in your project. Then, your job is to get others to believe in it. When you can start doing that why not ask for some help? And if nothing comes of it who cares?
For all those approached by people looking for help you need to ask yourself why you would donate in the first place. Is it to help forward the growing independent industry or were you just hoping to line your wallet? It's all a gamble. Never donate what you can't afford. And for any aspiring film makers out there.... we don't all think the same, and the old adage is true. You'll never get if you don't ask.