An Inside Look at “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story” With Filmmakers Zach Ingrasci & Chris Temple

In this episode, Rachel speaks with filmmakers Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple about their documentary, “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story.” They discuss their journey in filmmaking, the unique aspects of Vitalik Buterin's character, and the motivations behind creating the film. 

The conversation also delves into the impact of cryptocurrency on the filmmaking process, including the use of NFTs for crowdfunding and community engagement, as well as the challenges faced in distributing independent films in a rapidly changing media landscape. Zach and Chris further explore the evolution of crowdfunding in the film industry, the unique aspects of the Ethereum community, and the future of filmmaking in the crypto space. The discussion highlights the importance of community engagement and the impact of technology on storytelling.

This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.

This week's guest(s):

Zach and Chris are film directors and the founders of Optimist, a production studio in Los Angeles. They are best known for directing the feature documentaries LIVING ON ONE DOLLAR (Netflix, 2015), SALAM NEIGHBOR (Netflix 2016), FIVE YEARS NORTH (PBS 2020), and THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE (Fuse 2024). They've also directed

or produced the short documentaries THE UNDOCUMENTED LAWYER (HBO 2020), FREE TO CARE (Documentary+ 2024), and ALL THINGS METAL (Rolling Stone 2024). They were both honored by DOCNYC and HBO as 40 under 40 filmmakers to watch.

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This episode is sponsored by KulaDAO. Kula is a decentralized impact investment firm that transforms overlooked assets into shared prosperity and thriving communities by reshaping how value and opportunity are recognized worldwide.

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