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The National | Mar 16, 2013 | 2:54

Is crowdfunding the future of film?

After the popular TV series Veronica Mars banked $3M in fan funding for a proposed movie, crowdfunding looks even more appealing to indie filmmakers, CBC's Deana Sumanac reports

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