INTERVIEW - Zeresenay Berhane Mehari on Kickstarter at 'Difret' Interviews at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 13, 2014 in

The speaker discusses the challenges faced in securing traditional film funding, including requests to alter the film's language, cast, and location. Feeling demoralized, they met a supportive producer, Morit Mandafro, who helped find like-minded collaborators. They organized fundraisers in New York and London, and ultimately turned to Kickstarter, where they received overwhelming public support, enabling the film's production.

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