After three years in production, the highly anticipated Ethereum documentary "Vitalik: An Ethereum Story" is set to debut this year. Originally titled "Ethereum: Infinite Garden"—a concept inspired by the Ethereum Foundation—the independent film team opted for a rebrand to avoid community confusion.
Documentary Overview
Produced by Optimist Films and spearheaded by producer Carrie Weprin, the documentary features co-directors Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple, with Linda Xie (Scalar Capital founder, ex-Coinbase PM) as advisor. Funding was secured through a 2021 Mirror crowdfund raising 1,035.96 ETH.
"Our documentary explores the human core of technology through Vitalik’s lens—making Ethereum’s story accessible to crypto enthusiasts and skeptics alike."
— Production Team Announcement
Release Phases
Phase 1: Trailer Launch – July 23
- Zora Platform: Unlimited minting of the trailer to support distribution funding.
- Leaderboard Rewards: Top contributors gain premiere access, free tickets, and end-credit recognition.
Phase 2: On-Chain Ticket Presale – July 26
- Base-Powered Tickets: Watch via ethereumfilm.xyz.
- Global Premieres: 250+ live screenings via Gathr’s decentralized platform.
Phase 3: Worldwide Release – September 18
- 30-Day Access: Ticket holders can stream the film on ethereumfilm.xyz.
- Community Screenings: Uniting Ethereum enthusiasts globally.
Phase 4: Extended Theatrical Run – Fall 2024
- Live Events: Community gatherings and screenings.
Phase 5: Mainstream Streaming – Winter 2024/2025
- Global Platforms: Coming to major streaming services (TBA).
FAQs
Q1: How was the documentary funded?
A: Through a Mirror crowdfund in 2021, raising 1,035.96 ETH from the community.
Q2: Will there be in-person screenings?
A: Yes! Over 250 locations worldwide via Gathr’s decentralized platform.
Q3: When can non-ticket holders watch?
A: Expected on mainstream streaming platforms by late 2024/early 2025.
👉 Explore Ethereum’s evolution with Vitalik: An Ethereum Story
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