How is blockchain being used to change the future of cinema?
Hollywood has embraced video-on-demand services like Netflix, and is allowing users to rent movies on YouTube. There are areas where the film industry can feel stuck in the past, we look at the future of cinema.
Investing in the film industry has traditionally been done by high-profile investors with large bank balances. But what happens if you allow those outside the industry the opportunity to invest in their favorite films?
We all know about Netflix, but the company is built on a centric model. This means that all data about payments and what people have seen is hidden by the company.
White Rabbit is a browser plug-in that learns what content you're watching, without forcing you to sign up for anyone's site. By separating distribution from payment, White Rabbit offers one payment system, but endless viewing experiences.
In the current film distribution system, if you are making a movie and want to show it anywhere in the world, you will likely need a distribution company to handle getting your movie into cinemas in different parts of the world.
This will allow filmmakers to communicate directly with production professionals in the city in which they are setting up a project as well as take advantage of smart contracts to pay these crews in a fast and transparent manner.