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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    New Rules for Crowdsourcing Film Finance

    Have you ever pitched in a few bucks to crowdfund a movie? You probably got a T-shirt or a DVD or maybe even a ticket to the premiere as a thank you gift. And that was probably it, because it is against the law for crowdfunders to get actual money back on their investment.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 3, 2015 • 1 min read

    Have you ever pitched in a few bucks to crowdfund a movie? You probably got a T-shirt or a DVD or maybe even a ticket to the premiere as a thank you gift. And that was probably it, because it is against the law for crowdfunders to get actual money back on their investment. But on June 19th, the SEC will change that rule so that the little guy can potentially make big bucks crowdfunding films.

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    3. 15:44Stopping the Islamic State From Pilfering Historic Sites
    4. 26:24Summer On The LA River
    5. 42:06Fallout 4 Trailer Stuns Fans
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    Landlords, New Crowdfunding Rules for Movies, LA River Opens For Summer
    1. 0:00Tenants vs. Landlords in Long Beach
    2. 7:05New Rules for Crowdsourcing Film FinanceYou’re reading this
    3. 15:44Stopping the Islamic State From Pilfering Historic Sites
    4. 26:24Summer On The LA River
    5. 42:06Fallout 4 Trailer Stuns Fans
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