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Beyond Kickstarter: Using WeFunder to Build Investor-Driven Indie Films
The Art of Film Funding
The Art of Film Funding
Beyond Kickstarter: Using WeFunder to Build Investor-Driven Indie Films
Feb 11, 2026
The Art of Film Funding
Mark Elias is a Los Angeles-based writer, actor, and independent filmmaker focused on grounded, commercial indie films with bold concepts and strong character work. He is the producer of We Could Be Heroes, a comedy-crime heist rooted in gaming culture. Mark is currently raising the film through WeFunder, allowing the public to invest and follow the project’s real-time journey from campaign to production. His work blends entrepreneurial execution with story-driven filmmaking, with a mission to build audience-first entertainment that can break out commercially.