'Rise and Rise of Bitcoin' film tries crowdfunding
A group of US filmmakers is using bitcoin to crowdfund its documentary on the rise of the virtual currency. "The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin," about a computer programmer obsessed with the virtual currency, explores the competitive mining market and the startups involved in the bitcoin community. The movie is being produced by 44th Floor Productions, DARONIMAX Media and Fair Acres Media. The director is Nicolas Mross, who previously directed horror movie Riddle. Putting their money where their mouth is, the filmmakers hope to help fund the production with bitcoins. A donation page on their....
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The film many folks in the bitcoin community have been waiting for has finally been released for viewing. The film, The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin, encountered major delays in getting released (the film was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival this year, though), particularly on the front of distribution, but now, things are gravy. The film will be available on a slew of different platforms that include Vimeo, Amazon, and iTunes. In addition, subscription services like Comcast and DISH Network (which recently began accepting bitcoin) will have the film available for viewing. As I've noted....
A bitcoin documentary film dubbed The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is slated to make its debut this April at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on the 23rd of April. Directed by Nicholas Mross, the film chronicles the digital currency that's taken the world by storm, from it's origins to incredible explosive growth first in April of last year, and later in November. The film features interviews with well-known entities in the bitcoin community including Gavin Andresen, Roger Ver, and more. Following the film's premiere at 5:30PM at SVA Theater 2, there will be a conversation with the film's....
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is without a doubt the most highly anticipated bitcoin documentary of the year (it was even screened at the Tribeca Film Festival). And after long delays in attempts of finding distribution, the film is just about ready to make its public debut. I was given access to view the film before it's available on-demand on October 10th (it's also showing on several screens around the country in cities like New York and Los Angeles this week). Briefly, I'd like to offer my impressions. The film follows Dan Mross, brother of the film's director, Nicholas Mross. Dan's a....
The following trailer offers a sneak preview of the coming documentary, "The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin," which is still in production but was previewed at Bitcoin 2013. According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), the film is scheduled for release in October 2013: Backed by Daronimax Media, Fair Acres Media and 44th Floor, "The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin" features actor/musician Ben Bledsoe as the film's narrator. The documentary follows the journey of a married 35-year-old computer programmer with three young boys from Pittsburgh who become obsessed with Bitcoin. Along the way, the film....
The long-awaited film "The Rise And Rise of Bitcoin" is out and can be purchased from the online store on the film's website. I was alerted by Reddit and immediately went to download the torrent from The Pirate Bay. I recommend that you follow the recommendation in the title of the Reddit post by The Pirate Bay: "if you like it please support them and buy a copy." You can also give them extra support by purchasing merchandise - how about a nice t-shirt or a tote bag? Of course, you can pay with Bitcoin. The film explores the beginnings of Bitcoin, the pioneers and the Bitcoin culture, and....