Starting I will talk of myself a 16-year career in the film industry getting the name Hugh Jezard known. I know words that 500,000 people, human beings have wondered about me. So much so a day doesn't go by without a Fan sending me a message. My favourite DJ's think of me sometimes with things like Crowdfunding for a light music component module. Crowding for shorts will only work in my opinion if you advertise a budget of £ 750 will suffice. Get a loan from a bank or if you don't have credit try your Government for Film funding, try asking for a Film council. So go to their website and search for grants and funding. Do counties/states have local grants for filmmaking?
Major films and funding if you are able I have found you have to raise $ 100,000 before people will take you seriously. For example Studio funding.
The Venture Capital Association of your country. Business funding anywhere from 50,000 to £ 500 Million. Devise figures and facts in a business plan. And Bob's your, Uncle 30 Million?
Hey Hugh, this is Karen from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Filmmaking / Directing to Financing / Crowdfunding, as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!