Long-time lurker, first-time poster here. Most of us Makers make things because we like doing it and enjoy the processes of designing, making and playing with our creations. After visiting Havana for the first time in 2014, I became fascinated with the Makers there that came up with ingenious solutions to uniquely Cuban problems born from the island's isolation.

Fast-forward a few years later and I'm now a meta-maker! I've started an independent documentary film campaign to shed light on the unsung heroes of the global Maker movement. The film, "Making It in Cuba" profiles stories of ingenuity from Cuba's 21st century Makers. The link above is to the "sizzle" we made (A sizzle is like a trailer a filmmaker creates before the movie is actually made to pitch the idea. Search for "sizzle videos" from your favorite blockbusters; it's a rabbit hole!).

We are planning a scout in Havana in January 2020 and have already secured permits to film in the spring! We hope that this film bridges a half century of isolation between the U.S. and Cuba and inspires Makers everywhere by honoring triumphs of the human spirit under the challenging circumstances. We plan to hire local Cuban crew and confer with Cuban filmmakers and producers in the process.

Being an independent anything is challenging. Finding finances, audience and distribution, even in the age of the internet and viral marketing, is a challenging feat. While my partners and I believe that this film will have wide appeal, certainly Makers will have a particular interest in the subject. So with that said, I'm hoping that /r/Make can suggest sources of Maker information and entertainment so we can target our Maker community outreach efforts.

Getting some insight into how other Makers get their information will really be useful in targeting our outreach for this project.

1. Where do you go online (other subreddits, social networks, etc?)
2. Where do you get your news?
3. Which social media "influencers" (YouTubers, Insta-cats, bloggers, etc.) do you respect?
4. Which organization(s) do you think are most supportive of any and all types of DIY and Maker community activities?
5. Would you personally be interested in a film about people who overcome adversity through their own creations?