Elise McCave

Elise is Senior Director of Film at Kickstarter. She works with filmmakers & organizations worldwide to bring film projects to life, build communities of support, and ensure the creative voices on Kickstarter come from all areas of the film industry,  producing work that explores the form to the fullest.


Based in New York, Elise joined Kickstarter in 2016 from Doc Society (formerly BRITDOC), a nonprofit based in London and New York that works with documentary filmmakers.

Courses and Content

Event Recording

Crowdfunding Your Short with Kickstarter

Advisor: Elise McCave and Liz Cook Mowe

Crowdfunding Your Short with Kickstarter

With: Elise McCave and Liz Cook Mowe
Event Recording

Film Crowdfunding Strategies with Kickstarter

Advisor: Liz Cook Mowe and Elise McCave

Film Crowdfunding Strategies with Kickstarter

With: Liz Cook Mowe and Elise McCave
Learn best-practices for launching a successful film crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter from two insiders with years of experience. Join Senior Directors of Film Liz Cook Mowe and Elise McCave as we explore two case studies to reveal what's worked and what hasn't when building a Kickstarter campaign. You’ll learn tips on how to prep, present yourself, and personalize your pitch. You’ll get advice on how to create your project video, work with rewards and incentives, how long to run your campaign and how to choose your funding goal. You’ll leave with the skills, ideas and inspiration to launch––and successfully fund––your own campaign.
Feb10
Live Online Event
12:00PM - 1:15PM (PST)

Webinar: Crowdfunding Your Short with Kickstarter

Advisor: Elise McCave and Liz Cook Mowe

Webinar: Crowdfunding Your Short with Kickstarter

February 3, 2021
12:00PM - 1:15PM (PST)
With: Elise McCave and Liz Cook Mowe
Apr8
Live Online Event
12:30PM - 1:45PM (PDT)

Webinar: Film Crowdfunding Strategies with Kickstarter

Advisor: Liz Cook Mowe and Elise McCave

Webinar: Film Crowdfunding Strategies with Kickstarter

April 3, 2020
12:30PM - 1:45PM (PDT)
With: Liz Cook Mowe and Elise McCave
Learn best-practices for launching a successful film crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter from two insiders with years of experience. Join Senior Directors of Film Liz Cook Mowe and Elise McCave as we explore two case studies to reveal what's worked and what hasn't when building a Kickstarter campaign. You’ll learn tips on how to prep, present yourself, and personalize your pitch. You’ll get advice on how to create your project video, work with rewards and incentives, how long to run your campaign and how to choose your funding goal. You’ll leave with the skills, ideas and inspiration to launch––and successfully fund––your own campaign.