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May 04 2021

We Love You, Moms: Our Favorite Mom-Related Campaigns for Mother’s Day

Here at Indiegogo, we love Mother’s Day. The hard work of being a mother often goes unnoticed, and we relish the chance to honor the world’s moms for the tireless work they put in. In a normal year, this barely enough. But this year, moms around the world deserve extra recognition for the herculean efforts they’ve put in during the pandemic to care for their families.

In an effort to support the campaigns that help support moms thrive, we picked our top 11 favorite mom-related campaigns (and one bonus campaign too!). If you want to see these campaigns go to market and make them a reality, show your support by backing these campaigns and helping their visions come to life.

Here are our 10 favorite mom-related campaigns of the year:

1. Letters to My Brown Mother: Stories on Mental Health in the South Asian Diaspora

Letters to My Brown Mother is about the struggles with mental health in the South Asian (desi) diaspora. The book details experiences of everyday South Asian immigrants and children of immigrants. Written by Muzna Abbas, Letters to My Brown Mother aims to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health in the South Asian community. Mental wellbeing is rarely prioritized or discussed in South Asian households, causing many to suffer in silence without any help and support. This book will outline how to overcome cultural factors in an effort to prioritize mental health.

2. Ceres Chill: The World’s First Breastmilk Chiller

Ceres Chill is the World’s First Breastmilk Chiller and the only grab-and-go solution for busy parents and caregivers. Safely store breastmilk for over 20 hours with style and convenience no matter where life takes you. It’s truly a cutting-edge, patent-pending design that will keep up with the demanding lives of modern parents. By backing this campaign, you’ll bring the Ceres Chill closer to being available to mother near you.

3. Lomi: Turn Waste To Compost With A Single Button

Food waste doesn’t have to be nasty. The team behind the Lomi compost system is changing composting from a grimy, smelly affair into a hands-off, odor-free one by turning food scraps into compost at the press of a button, perfect for any eco-conscious mom’s kitchen.

4. Zumy: Quality Light For Video Meetings

Moms are asked to do a lot these days, and working mothers in particular often find themselves running between attending the kids and Zoom meetings — not always a recipe for looking presentable on video calls. Enter Zumy, the portable, clip-on light that helps you look brilliant in Zoom meetings, videos, and photos. No more fussy mounting hardware, just clip and go. Support Zumy so you can see this product come to life and help working mothers, no matter which home they’re working from.

5. ORIMEI: The First Packable Coat for On-The-Go Women

The Orimei UME Packable Coat is a compact, wrinkle-resistant coat created to be minimalist, timeless, and fashionable. The Orimei coat folds compactly into an over-the-shoulder purse and is designed to aesthetically and functionally meet the modern-day woman’s everyday on-the-go needs.

6. The Book of Cultures: Stories to Explore the World

The Book of Cultures is a picture book with 30 fictional stories featuring characters from different countries around the globe. The stories are lovingly created to introduce children to the wonders of our world and encourage them to embrace diverse perspectives. It’s an educational experience for young readers to not only discover the differences that make our planet so special, but also to uncover the similarities we often overlook.

7. Snorble: For Imagining A Better Bedtime

Snorbles. Flutterflies. The Rainbow River. These are all part of the imaginary land of Lullaboo the Snorble team has created to address a serious issue: developing healthy, consistent, customized bedtime routines for children. If you’ve ever found it difficult to get your child calmed down and relaxed by bedtime, Snorble understands. What about getting them to sleep in their own bed instead of yours? Check. Brushing their teeth? Putting their pajamas on? Check, and check. Snorble gets it, and he’s ready to make bedtime fun.

8. 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10: Two-in-One Mop & Carpet Cleaning

It’s 2021. Time to start thinking about cleaning your home in 3D. Most robot vacuum cleaners today are living in 2D, but the team behind S10 Robot Cleaner has different ideas.

Triple-eye LiDAR sensors put the S10 ahead of its class, allowing it to 3D scan your home in ways other cleaners can only dream of. It detects objects as slim as .04 inches, then decides in real-time to steer clear or hoover it up, ensuring a thorough clean without any surprises.

And it never asks for a day off.

9. Monument 2: Smart Photo Storage and Organization

Monument is a smart photo storage device that automatically backs up and organizes all of your photos and videos while protecting your privacy and security. Monument is smart enough to organize all of your memories by people, scenery, location, camera and more while automatically eliminating duplicates. It’s more intuitive than what you’re doing, and without clutter. With built-in SSD, Monument provides you the reliability that you can trust for your precious memories. SSD is the fastest, most reliable storage technology. That’s what any mom needs for her photos.

10. MamaP: The Game-Changing Sustainable Dish Brush

Meet MamaP’s newest creation, the Do the Dishes brush. It’s the eco-friendly brush you didn’t know you were waiting for. What makes the MamaP different? A replaceable brush head, made out of natural wood and sisal fibers, replaces unsustainable products in your kitchen. And the plastic handle is made of post-consumer recycled plastic, diverting waste from landfills. The best part? Its ergonomically designed handle makes for a better more comfortable grip. Back this campaign to bring it to life!

11. PastedPaper: Reimagining Wallpaper

Imagine gorgeous, easy-to-use, organic sheets of removable high-quality wallpaper. Imagine no more, with PastedPaper. With the help of its backers, PastedPaper will be available in an assortment of historic designs based on antique artwork, allowing you to easily bring timeless, unique, and affordable elegance into your home.

Honorable mention (for all the dog moms out there): Monch Bar

After delivering over half a million meals to dogs, the team behind Monch Bar stumbled on a new problem: keeping your dog’s energy topped off during their daily dose of exercise. If you’ve ever tricked packing kibble in a plastic bag, and left a mess in your backpack? Or maybe even just finding crumbled treats in your pockets? Monch Bar aims to have you covered. Creating individually wrapped bars for easy to grab and go, keeping it affordable, without any fillers, artificial coloring, and preservatives! Back it today before it hits the shelves, your dog will thank you later!

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Apr 22 2021

A Day in the Life of Entrepreneur Mariana Feged, Founder and CEO of L’Autre Sac

Running your own business is no easy feat. It takes a healthy dose of passion, discipline, and commitment. Ever wondered what a day in the life of a small business owner and founder is like? We’re here to give you a glimpse!

This week in honor of Earth Day, we’re shining the spotlight on Barcelona-based entrepreneur Mariana Feged, founder and CEO of emerging sustainable fashion brand, L’Autre Sac. Recently, she launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring her vision of the ROSA Bag to life. This stylish, versatile bag may feel and look like leather, but each vegan bag is actually made of salvaged, recycled car glass that would’ve otherwise ended up in a landfill. If shrinking your carbon footprint is just as important to you as having a timeless go-to accessory that will last a lifetime, then the ROSA Bag is a must-have staple to add to your wardrobe.

Read on to see how she spends her day as she juggles, leading the team at L’Autre Sac, running her current crowdfunding campaign, and being a mom. Then scroll down for a brief Q&A to get to know her better and get inspired!

5 A.M. In deep sleep.

6 A.M. Thinking about falling out of deep sleep.

7 A.M. My watch lets me know it’s time to wake up. I toss in bed an extra 5 minutes. Then, I jump out of bed, get breakfast ready for my 8 and 5 year old kids. I go get them out of bed, and get them ready for school.

8 A.M. My husband leaves with my kids. I pour myself my first coffee of the day. I have to confess coffee is one of my weak points. I just love the smell, the taste, and the caffeine! Recently, I have begun to take a blend of coffee with mushrooms, which has a lighter effect, but still helps me wake up.

9 A.M. After an energizing shower, I sit down in my home office, and go through my priorities for the day.

10 A.M. I touch base with our logistics team. I make sure all e-commerce orders are on their way, and try to solve any issues we may have. Customer service is very important to us, so I stay on top of these issues, and try to communicate personally with our customers whenever there is an issue.

11 A.M. I am hungry, and wondering how to have a healthy breakfast without pausing work for too long. I normally go for something quick and have it on my desk while I enjoy my second coffee of the day.

12 P.M. My days are normally packed with calls and iteration with my business partner Mila, our marketing manager Ella, the people from our workshop in Spain, and our other suppliers.

1 P.M. At this point of the day, my planning for the day has probably been interrupted several times. I am most likely holding three different conversations at the same time on various digital tools.

2 P.M. I realize I haven’t had lunch, and I grab a quick bite.

3 P.M. I juggle between product, marketing, and technical issues related to our e-commerce; plus, all other aspects of managing a business with a very lean team.

5 P.M. I go pick up my kids at their school bus stop. We come back home and chat for a bit, while they have a snack and tell me about their day.

6 P.M. I prepare dinner. Then, I spend some heartwarming quality time with my little ones, most likely painting superheroes and unicorns.

7 P.M. We all have dinner together.

8 P.M. The kids go to bed, and I am back to work for a couple of hours. I will finish unanswered emails and open conversations, especially with suppliers and clients from the U.S. and Canada, and other time zones.

11 P.M. I call my mother who lives in Colombia. Then I do some stretching for my back and neck. I meditate for a bit with a super cool new app called FitMind. This really helps my mental sanity!

Now that you’ve gotten a glimpse of what her day is like, get more inspiration in our exclusive Q&A with her below!

INDIEGOGO: How did you become an entrepreneur?

MARIANA FEGED: I come from a family of entrepreneurs, and grew up surrounded by people with an entrepreneurial spirit. However, I spent 15 years employed in a multinational, and as I progressed in the corporate world, I felt that the next step in my career should be to build my own business. I was ready for the challenge and was eager to put all my experience and skills to work in a project of my own!

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INDIEGOGO: What makes your Indiegogo project unique?

MARIANA: This is the first time that recycled car glass is used in fashion. Although this material has been used in carpets and other items, our campaign is the first time that this unique material comes to life in a fashion accessory. It is pretty groundbreaking for the world of vegan bags! It’s a real, sustainable alternative to animal leather.

INDIEGOGO: What’s your biggest piece of advice for women who want to start their own business?

MARIANA: It has never been easier to create a business. There are endless tools on hand and the barriers to entry are low. However, it has never been more difficult to stand out and compete, precisely because those barriers are so low. I would advise women entrepreneurs to make sure they have a solid product, a powerful story, a healthy marketing budget, and a lot of patience.

INDIEGOGO: What tools would you recommend to anyone starting their own business, crowdfunding campaign, or project?

MARIANA: As a business owner, the book, “Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine” was very relevant and insightful for me. I would recommend it to any entrepreneur! On a personal level, as I mentioned above, I have found a method for meditating that has helped me a lot to stay focused. The app is called FitMind, and it’s different from all the other apps out there because it is very hands-on and practical. I love it!

INDIEGOGO: What’s your favorite Indiegogo campaign, or a sustainable campaign you’ve recently supported?

MARIANA: There’s a campaign called Soapbottle, which I find pretty amazing. They are soap products that come in bottles made from soap. So they’re totally biodegradable. I think this is an amazing concept, and very useful for our planet!

To support ROSA, check out their Indiegogo campaign page.

To learn more about L’Autre Sac, follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

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Apr 16 2021

Apple iOS 14 Rollout Will Impact All Facebook Pixel Integrations on Indiegogo

Starting this quarter, Indiegogo will be pausing all Facebook Pixel integrations on Indiegogo campaign pages.

This is a result of changes to Apple and Facebook protocols; specifically, Apple has announced that iOS 14 will change how Facebook receives and processes conversion events, requiring Facebook to update its Aggregated Event Measurement (AEM) protocol. This will interrupt how Facebook Pixel integrates with Indiegogo campaign pages.

When put into effect, these changes will make all Indiegogo campaigners’ Facebook Pixel integrations invalid.

We are actively working with Facebook to find a solution to these changes. In the meantime, we would like to prepare campaigners for the upcoming interruption.

Here is what you can do to make the transition as smooth as possible:

What is the Facebook Pixel? For several years, the Facebook Pixel feature has given Indiegogo campaign owners a way to see anonymized data about who visits campaign pages, insights into Facebook ad campaigns overall, and a way to scale ad efforts on Facebook. If you’re not sure whether you use a Facebook Pixel, please refer to this page for more information.

Who will be affected by the change? Indiegogo campaign owners who use the Facebook Pixel will no longer receive data generated from the Facebook Pixel when Facebook publishes the changes to its AEM protocol. If you don’t use the Facebook Pixel to optimize or track your Facebook campaign, the changes will not affect your Facebook ads or campaign page.

When will this be rolled out? Facebook will be changing its AEM protocol as soon as Apple rolls out iOS 14. Unfortunately, neither Facebook nor Apple has announced a concrete timeline for these changes. However, our team expects these changes to be put in place in early spring.

How does this affect Indiegogo campaigners? When the change rolls out, all conversion-based campaigns running a Facebook Pixel under the Indiegogo domain will be paused. All other aspects of your campaign will continue to operate normally. If you don’t use a Facebook Pixel on your campaign page, the changes will not affect your campaign. If you’re not sure if you use a Facebook Pixel, please refer to this page for more information.

How can you prepare? To ensure you continue to drive steady traffic from Facebook to your Indiegogo campaign, we encourage you to start testing link ads instead of conversion ads. We also recommend reframing your campaign objectives to focus on traffic and clicks instead of conversions.

If you need extra support, you can reach out to Indiegogo’s Digital Services team or our partnered Marketing Experts.

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Apr 16 2021

Apply Now: Indiegogo Fellowship Program 2021

The Indiegogo Fellowship Program provides entrepreneurs and creators from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the tech and innovation community (i.e. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and creators) who have limited resources and support with a 8-week educational program to guide them in running a successful crowdfunding campaign from end to end.

With a series of guided, exclusive coursework, program participants will get mentorship from established crowdfunding professionals, additional office hours with a core member of the Indiegogo team, and be able to connect with a vibrant business community.

We will handpick up to 6 campaigners for this program.

Apply here!

Application deadline: June 21, 2021

Fellows Will Learn:

Pre-launch email + ad strategy
Social media strategy
Branding and positioning your Indiegogo campaign page
Perk and campaign strategy
Post-launch strategy
Shipping and fulfillment strategy

Indiegogo will also provide a virtual environment where participants can access and share resources with each other, get feedback from peers in the program and industry professionals, connect with a new community network, and more.

Evaluation Criteria:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old
Applicants must be available between these dates to take part in the program: mid-July to end of August 2021

Project/Campaign Criteria:

Application Criteria:

Application must clearly articulate why they would be a good fit for this program and how they would benefit from a program like this
Application must demonstrate a clear business plan with goal to launch a crowdfunding campaign, including articulating the product, its current product stage, and provide supporting materials, i.e. pitch deck, photos, and videos
Application must answer all questions on the application form

Review Process:

The Indiegogo team will evaluate applications at its sole discretion. The team to decide is comprised of sales, strategy, and marketing team members, and qualified crowdfunding partners. Participants will be contacted via emails, and announced on the Indiegogo blog and social media.

MEET LAST YEAR’S INAUGURAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM COHORTS

Get inspired with our inaugural Fellowship Program Batch 2020! Get to know them as they share their thoughts on what their experience was like. Could you be next?

Suzan Hernandez, MamaP

MamaP made a splash by developing a line of eco-conscious bamboo toothbrushes, with each particular toothbrush supporting a different cause. Now MamaP is raising funds to develop cleaning brushes with fully compostable heads that can be returned to the earth when used up.

“I’m honored to be part of the inaugural Indiegogo Fellowship Program. The new home care products launching on Indiegogo have always been on my mind – but COVID-19 helped accelerate these plans. The pandemic has brought plastic back into the cleaning ritual and I saw this as an opportunity to solve for the health of the planet and its people with these new products. Having the support and resources from Indiegogo to learn and build the campaign alongside the fellowship program is such an invaluable experience and opportunity. Thank you!” — Suzan Hernandez

Allison Toombs, LASTS

LASTS‘ technology makes any shoe chic and comfortable. Their first shoe, the Last Boot, is an ankle boot crafted from hundreds of real women’s feedback and thousands of data points on fit and construction.

“It was an honor to have my company selected as a participant in the first-ever Indiegogo Fellowship. A crowdfunding campaign is the perfect vehicle to launch my brand’s first product and I plan to use all of the highly tactical strategies I learned in the Fellowship to supercharge my campaign! Also, since crowdfunding is traditionally male-dominated, it’s great to part of a cohort of superstar female campaigners.” — Allison Toombs

Pierina Gandarillas Solari, Pachá PeruvianArt

Pachá Peruvian Art is connecting Peruvian artists to crafters with monthly art boxes. Peru has been deeply impacted by the halt in tourism during the pandemic. With sixteen traditional Peruvian crafts, every box of art helps a Peruvian family that depends on crafts for living. They’ve already sold 300 boxes and want to grow and expand the business.

“For me, this fellowship is a challenge but I’m excited and committed to overcome it. I’m very very excited to learn and be able to help my Peruvian artisans. Due to the pandemic, Perú has been massively affected by the lack of tourism and with it, the artisans as well. Im confident that I (we) can do more than we are doing now.” — Pierina Gandarillas Solari

Kiyeon Nam, B’zT

B’zT is an award-winning location-based, proximity Bluetooth sensor-embedded smart clothing. The B’zT Smart clothing is the world’s first machine washable tracking apparel designed to prevent missing children and adults.

“The program was awesome. There was no frustrating moment during the Fellowship. I feel much more confident that I can do an Indiegogo campaign after this program.” — Kiyeon Nam

Emily Wu, Thingamagic

Thingamagic is the Instant Pot accessory that lets you cook and steam at the same time. Existing Instant Pot accessories ask you to choose between steaming and cooking. Emily’s Thingamagic allows you to elevate your Instant Pot and make it even more efficient so you don’t have to buy yet another smart cooking device.

“I’ve always wanted to start a crowdfunding campaign for my new gadget ideas but I always felt somewhat intimidated and clueless about how to properly do it. Luckily, I discovered this program by chance when I was browsing on Indiegogo. I am super thrilled to be selected and excited to learn all the tips and tricks for running a campaign!” — Emily Wu

Rana Burr, Mamafrog

MamaFrog is the subscription box that grows with your baby. Mamafrog is curating responsibly sourced baby products designed for every stage of a baby’s development. Each box includes: Something to read, something to wear, something to play with, something to use, and a surprise for mom!

“I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the first ever cohort of the Indiegogo Fellowship. This is an outstanding opportunity not only to learn directly from the Indiegogo team, but also to get to know other amazing women and to support them in their businesses. I am looking forward to a collaborative learning and growing effort towards building the Indiegogo launch for the Mamafrog Baby Subscription Box!” — Rana Burr

Want to be part of the 2021 Indiegogo Fellowship Program? Apply here!

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Apr 08 2021

A Day in the Life of Indie Filmmaker Jordyn Romero

Whether you’re raising funds for a creative project or a new business idea, running your own crowdfunding campaign is no easy feat. It takes a healthy dose of passion, discipline, and commitment to bring your ideas and concepts to life, and get your backer community excited about them. Ever wondered what a day in the life of a creative entrepreneur on Indiegogo is like? We’re here to give you an exclusive glimpse into 24 hours of their day.

Juggling film production and a crowdfunding campaign can be challenging, so we’re always inspired when we encounter someone who can do it all. Meet California-based indie filmmaker Jordyn Romero who is in Sri Lanka, filming on location right now. Together with producer Leah de Leon, they are running a campaign to fund their documentary We Are Like Waves — a film that adapts the true story of Sanu, one of the first professional female surfers in Sri Lanka.

This documentary film explores and captures the struggles and breakthroughs of Sanu in an industry dominated by the culture of patriarchy:

“We Are Like Waves is an intimate, powerful story that the world needs now. This story will shed light on the continued push for gender equality in the sport of surfing, and demonstrates how surfing can be used as a tool for women’s empowerment. Not only is Sanu a role model for the young girls in her village, but through the screen, she will become a role model for girls and women. We aim to create a platform for deeper discussions around gender norms, beauty standards, and family expectations within the context of surfing. This story is not just Sanu’s, it is the story of many female surfers around the world.“

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Your contribution to their campaign will allow Jordyn and Leah to conclude filming and finish their movie, getting this must-see story out to screens everywhere, in a world where the stories of women of color are missing some real representation.

Read on to see how Jordyn spends 24 hours in her day, working as an indie filmmaker on location in Sri Lanka Then scroll down for a brief Q&A to get to know her better, learn more about We Are Like Waves, and get inspired!

7 A.M. Wake up and make a glass of warm lemon water. Then I read the daily excerpt from “The Daily Stoic” and I journal. Sometimes it’s a few pages, but other days it’s just some bullet points of gratitude.

8 A.M. I go on a nice walk. I like to bring a cup of tea and listen to a podcast. Everyday I try to mix it up too and find new paths in my neighborhood.

9 A.M. I eat a light breakfast. I call it breakfast #1 and it’s typically a bowl of fruit. Then, I check my calendar, email, and social media. I have a work journal where I write down my To-Do’s.

10 A.M. This is when I start doing the creative part of my work. It’s when I’m most motivated and in flow. Most of the time, I am writing and editing my film. Sometimes I am creating pitch materials for future films, updating my website, or other graphic work.

12 P.M. Begin to shift towards business-minded tasks and away from creative ones — unless the flow is still going. I try to ride that as long as I can. This means taking calls and meetings, posting on Instagram, and more email.

1 P.M. I eat lunch at this time, and continue doing business tasks!

4 P.M. Always have an afternoon adventure. Sometimes I go surfing, take a hike, do a workout class, or hangout with friends (weird to think about with COVID). This is the most important time of the day to me. I’ve never accepted the burnout mentality, and so I embrace this time to have fun and enjoy every single day.

7 P.M. Dinner time! I have really gotten into cooking lately — everything from curries to grilling. Typically with a good playlist and eating outside if it’s warm enough.

8 P.M. Love to have a cup of tea. My friend blends her own loose leaf tea, and I love it. Sometimes I watch some TV, or have a good read. Other times, I have a creative boost and will lean into that and work a little more.

9 P.M. Around this time, I start to get ready for bed. I’m definitely someone who needs 9-10 hours a night. It’s prioritized because I literally cannot perform with any less.

Now that you’ve gotten a glimpse of what her day is like running a crowdfunding campaign for a film, get more inspiration in our exclusive Q&A with Jordyn!

INDIEGOGO: How and why did you and Leah become documentary filmmakers? Was it something you always intended for yourselves?

JORDYN ROMERO: I came to filmmaking because of my passion for the outdoors. I grew up making ski edits of my friends and I with a GoPro Hero 4. I went to Chapman University for college which ranks as one of the top film schools in the country – I came in undeclared. I will never forget one night in the dorms I rented the most beautiful surf film, and knew that I wanted to make one like it one day. The next week, I applied to the documentary program with those ski films and have never looked back since. Today, I continue with my passion — redefining and amplifying diverse women on screen in the outdoor industry.

INDIEGOGO: What makes your Indiegogo project unique?

JORDYN: Our Indiegogo is unique because We Are Like Waves has already been shot and is nearly finished. After confirming that I was going to make this film, I was in Sri Lanka two months later. This wasn’t nearly enough time to raise money to fund the film, instead I took out a personal loan and self-funded the trip. It was a huge risk, but I was confident in the story and knew that we would be able to raise money after production to pay back the loan and cover post-production costs. We are so thankful that we didn’t wait to raise money to go, because just a week after we finished shooting, the world shut down.

INDIEGOGO: How did you come across this project and Sanu’s life story?

JORDYN: I found the story through a podcast that featured one of the co-founders of Sea Sisters Sri Lanka, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching local women how to swim and surf. After listening to the episode, I learned that in Sri Lanka there is a cultural mindset that surfing is not meant for girls. Fathers are afraid of what might happen to their daughters, women are taught to stay close to home and they never learn. The stories and social issues shared on the podcast just stuck with me. I reached out to Sea Sisters in an Instagram message and two months later, the film was in full production on the South Coast of Sri Lanka.

INDIEGOGO: What’s your biggest piece of advice for women who want to make movies or have a career in the film industry?

JORDYN: It’s amazing to think about everything you’ve ever watched in your life. I bet almost everything has been made by a man. This means that the entire point of view was through a male’s lens. Nothing wrong with that, but imagine how those stories could be told if through the female lens? How would you see things differently? How would our world be different? Your voice matters and what you have to say matters.

INDIEGOGO: What tools would you recommend to anyone starting their own crowdfunding campaign or project?

JORDYN: The success of our crowdfunding campaign came from our strong email campaigns. Canva was another great tool to build beautiful and engaging content to promote our campaign on social media, Instagram stories in particular. Tools like Slack, Google Drive and UNUM were used often for communication, organization, and social media planning (obsessed with our instagram feed). And of course, Facetime. Leah (Producer) and I would spend so much time cheering each other on – spending a lot of time together even though we can’t “be together” in the pandemic.

INDIEGOGO: What’s next for you and Leah after this campaign fundraising round?

JORDYN: Next it’s time to finish the film! We’re at the rough cut stage of the film – so we are really, really close. After we hit picture lock, the film will be scored, colored, sound mixed. We’ll have a polished film and the best part can begin – film festivals and screenings! We will have a year long film festival tour and a small California film tour, hitting our favorite places along the coast, building community and sharing this story with the world.

Want to help Jordyn and Leah complete their film We Are Like Waves? Donate to their Indiegogo campaign page or follow them on Instagram.

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