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Feb 23

Creator-Owned Cinema Is Here

Last week, I wrote about how Markiplier's Iron Lung — a $3 million community/self-financed horror film — debuted at number two domestically, expanded from 60 theaters to over 4,161 through a grassroots fan campaign, and has now crossed $48 million worldwide without a studio, a distributor, or a single institutional gatekeeper saying yes. That story was about proof of concept: A creator who owned his work, activated his community, and kept the economics. It's the film3 playbook less the blockc...

Feb 9

MIXED*: 211 Films, 44 Countries, One Night in Portland

Last Wednesday, I found myself in a packed Tomorrow Theater for MIXED*, a hybrid film showcase curated by my friend Garett Stenson. The concept was simple but ambitious — 211 films submitted from 44 countries, distilled into a single evening in Portland, Oregon. But MIXED* clearly had bigger ambitions than a typical screening — less curated showcase, more catalyst for the kind of conversations independent filmmakers actually need to be having about AI. The night opened with a musical performa...

Aug 27

Film3 Festival Rewind: A Celebration of Stories, Innovation, and Community

The inaugural Film3 Festival proved to be nothing short of a success. Over the course of a packed 9-hour program, audiences were treated to 32 films spanning genres, formats, and visions—all paired with conversations that pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in decentralized and community-driven storytelling. The festival wasn’t just about films; it was about ideas. Highlights included Musa Brooker (Stop Motion Director, Animator, and Producer), Rob Shaw (Emmy-winning Director and Animato...

Aug 20

A New Era of Independent Storytelling

On August 24th, the Film3 Festival takes center stage with a variety of short films, documentaries, animation, and music videos that embody the next wave of independent cinema. More than just a screening event, Film3 represents a shift in how films are created and shared — a decentralized, community-driven model where audiences are not only spectators but collaborators in the storytelling process. This year’s program spans horror, science fiction, surrealism, comedy, and experimental worlds. ...

Jul 29

Rewriting Cinema: Film3 Hits Onchain Summit

The final day of the Onchain Summit in San Francisco is set to explode with creativity, innovation, and raw storytelling power — as the Film3 Festival takes over the spotlight on August 24th. This isn’t just another screening block. It’s a cultural collision of emerging voices, tech-savvy creators, and seasoned legends redefining what cinema can be in a decentralized world.🔥 SPEAKERS THAT SET THE TONE Get ready for insights from Emmy-winning director Rob Shaw, whose animated series You Play T...