Raising money for original art and entertainment projects is insanely difficult. Whether you come from film, gaming, or the emerging XR industry, fundraising is a complex patchwork of debt instruments, tax breaks, grants, and private investment. But does fundraising need to be this difficult? Or can we invent a new framework for financing projects that is more equitable, transparent, and artist-friendly?

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