First up, I'm not asking you to give me any money.

Unfortunately, my Canada plans are all up in the air due to the fact that I can't get any funding. No student loans company, the British council, the BFI, or even the Canada loans company will support me. I'm pretty gutted by this, as if I can't get any funding, I won't be able to afford to attend the school whilst also living out there.

But could there be a way?

Crowdfunding has become very popular over the last few years, especially for people developing new projects, gadgets, websites etc. But I never thought there would be a site dedicated to fund people's education.

Turns out there is: https://hubbub.net/

There's a fair few people on there asking "Joe Public" to help fund their further education plans. In return for the donations, they offer "rewards" based on how much you're willing to donate.

Is this weird? Would you consider donating money to someone you don't know, just so they can bum around and be a student? (Okay, that last part was a joke)

But seriously, would you?

Should I start up one?  My rewards could be gold ties.

That's what gets me, Syd. What could anyone offer that has their education funded?

With film it's tricky. Sure, I can give you shout outs, an executive producer credit, a gold tie with my face on, movie posters. But would anyone want them? I'd need to "make it" for it to worth something.

I don't know what the answer is Rawky, but, have you tried to get work in (all be it runner or tea boy) in a film or TV company? 

I have. I've done that on and off for a while. But now I want to really focus on film production in a city where the industry is booming and work will be readily available. But there's so much more I want to learn as well.

Have you tried using your CV/film to get work in Canada?

First up, I'm not asking you to give me any money.

Unfortunately, my Canada plans are all up in the air due to the fact that I can't get any funding. No student loans company, the British council, the BFI, or even the Canada loans company will support me. I'm pretty gutted by this, as if I can't get any funding, I won't be able to afford to attend the school whilst also living out there.

But could there be a way?

Crowdfunding has become very popular over the last few years, especially for people developing new projects, gadgets, websites etc. But I never thought there would be a site dedicated to fund people's education.

Turns out there is: https://hubbub.net/

There's a fair few people on there asking "Joe Public" to help fund their further education plans. In return for the donations, they offer "rewards" based on how much you're willing to donate.

Is this weird? Would you consider donating money to someone you don't know, just so they can bum around and be a student? (Okay, that last part was a joke)

But seriously, would you?

Should I start up one?  My rewards could be gold ties.

I'd need a work permit, but I am eligible for student visa. Once I've completed the course, and gained more knowledge and hands on, networked, gained contacts, I'll be able to apply for a work permit.

I've already got a spot on the course. It's just the cost of it now.

That's what gets me, Syd. What could anyone offer that has their education funded?

With film it's tricky. Sure, I can give you shout outs, an executive producer credit, a gold tie with my face on, movie posters. But would anyone want them? I'd need to "make it" for it to worth something.