The Potential Impact of Web3 Technology and NFTs on the Film Industry with Heidi & Joshua Gillman

In this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (aka Bored Becky) is joined by special guests Heidi and Joshua. In 2021, Heidi and Joshua joined the creative team behind NFTtheMovie with the ambitious goal of revolutionizing the movie industry. Although their film was denied when they submitted it to the Sundance Film Festival, they saw it as a valuable learning experience to improve their craft before showcasing it to the world. This marked the beginning of “The First Family of Art in NFTs.”
Joshua, who has been painting since 2007, took a leap of faith in late 2020 by quitting his job to pursue art full-time. Joshua and Heidi sought guidance from a professional coach, which helped them gain clarity on their true desires in life. Meanwhile, Heidi runs a successful Etsy shop where she creates tutus and outfits.
Curious about what big brands were doing, Heidi and Joshua decided to venture into the Web3.0 space with augmented reality after being introduced to NFTtheMovie through their community. Despite initially feeling intimidated by the technology, Heidi immersed herself in research and soon became fluent in it like a second language. After leaving Miami, Heidi and Joshua reached out to Jeff Crane and made the decision to invest in NFTtheMovie.

00:00 – Episode intro, overview, and brief guest’s bio
05:18– Interview start, meet Heidi and Joshua and learn how they met Ashley
08:58 – What have they been doing over the last few years, who they are, and what brought them to the space
14:06– What they were doing before they decided to pursue their passions
18:25– How they were introduced to NFTtheMovie and what did it mean to them when they were invited to the team
32:17– How many groups of people they talked to during filming, standout people, and anecdotes from their NFTtheMovie journey
34:44– How they plan to deliver and release these NFT movies. More on the platform, how it has developed throughout the years, and how to utilize it
40:31– Diving into The First Family of Art in NFTs and what it is
43:31– The evolution of NFTs from 2020 to 2023 and what it looks like now
45:01– What themes they took from their conversations and interviews for the film
49:42– AI technology, owning your content, and their journey with AI technology
56:33– Where to find Heidi and Joshua
52:13– ChatGPT question: In what ways do they see the integration of Web3.0 technology impacting the film industry, particularly when it comes to traditional modes of distribution and consumption?
54:04– What advice they have for those entering into the media and content creation space

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