Felicia Day's 'The Guild' Movie Breaks Kickstarter Record

Felicia Day's 'The Guild' reunion movie has broken the record for the highest crowdfunded movie in history, raising over $5.7 million on Kickstarter. The movie, titled 'The Guild: Ren Faire'd', has surpassed the previous record set by the 'Veronica Mars' film project in 2013, which raised $5,702,153.

The 'Guild: Ren Faire'd' Kickstarter campaign has 37,455 backers and reached its funding goal with over a day left in the campaign. The movie will reunite the characters from the original web series, including Codex, Zaboo, Vork, Tink, Clara, and Bladezz, and will also feature Nathan Fillion, Misha Collins, and Wil Wheaton.

The 'Guild' web series began in 2007 and ran until 2013, following the lives of an online gamers' guild, The Knights of Good. The movie is set to be called 'The Guild: Ren Faire'd' and will reunite the fan-favorite characters as they take on an adventure at a Renaissance Faire.

## What's Next The success of the Kickstarter campaign is a significant milestone for the project, and the movie is now set to go into production. The campaign's success is also a testament to the dedication of the show's fans, who have supported the project from its inception.

## Why It Matters The 'Guild: Ren Faire'd' movie's success on Kickstarter is a significant achievement, not only for the project itself but also for the wider film industry. The fact that the movie was able to raise over $5.7 million without the support of a major studio or traditional funding sources is a testament to the power of crowdfunding and the dedication of fans. The movie's success also highlights the challenges faced by independent filmmakers, who often struggle to secure funding for their projects. In fact, only 5% of the California Film Commission's allotted film and TV tax credit funds is earmarked for independent projects under $10 million, making it even more difficult for projects like 'The Guild: Ren Faire'd' to get made.

The 'Guild: Ren Faire'd' movie's success is also a significant milestone for Felicia Day, who created, wrote, and starred in the original web series. Day's decision to turn to Kickstarter to fund the movie was motivated by a desire to prove that it is possible to make a movie without the support of a major studio, and to give fans a chance to be a part of the project. The movie's success is a testament to Day's dedication to her fans and her commitment to creating content that is true to her vision.