Film.io, the decentralized filmmaking ecosystem, has announced the winner of its Creator Contest, marking a milestone in fan-driven content creation. Created by Emmy Award-winning comedian Craig Shoemaker and renowned animator David Feiss, “Chickenship” secured film funding totaling $10,000 after being chosen through a decentralized process.
How ‘Chickenship’ emerged as the winner
From thousands of entries are fans of the Film.io ecosystem has selected ‘Chickenship’ by using FAN Tokens, a unique digital asset that gives users control power over the platform. Lauren Magura, co-creator of Film.io and the VP of Entertainment at Ingredient to make. the world is genuinely interested in watching.”
FAN Tokens offer a shift in an industry often criticized for sidelining fan input. Broadcast to early access users, these tokens facilitate fan engagement and boost a project’s Go Score™, bringing it closer to earning perks like funding and distribution. “Chickenship,” an animated comedy about a chicken crew unraveling the mystery of genetically modified Bitcorn, received the highest Go Score™, indicating strong community support.
The Go Score™ serves as a benchmark for a project’s potential for success. It combines several factors such as fan engagement through token stakes, project reviews and social sharing, among other interactive features on the platform. These elements are intended to predict the viability of a project well before money is spent on production.
Runner-ups and future opportunities
The competition was fiercely contested, with projects such as Bryce Hatch’s ‘Absolute Zero’ and Nate Smith’s ‘Saurus City’ receiving notable mentions. Although they did not win the grand prize, participants in these projects received 10,000 free FAN tokens to remain active in the Film.io DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization).
Additionally, filmmakers who couldn’t get the top spot have other options for support. They are eligible for grants from the Global Creativity Foundation. This non-profit organization advocates the democratization of the film industry.
What are Film.io’s FAN tokens?
FAN Tokens serve as a governance and platform token to participate and engage in the Film.io DAO and participate in other activities on the platform. For example, FAN is used by creators to submit their projects as DAO proposals and by fans to vote on those projects by staking, which increases the project’s Go Score™. Film.io advocates a new Hollywood landscape with these FAN Tokens. It aims to decentralize decision-making by putting the reins back in the hands of creators and fans. “There is a shift happening in Hollywood,” Magura said, marking the beginning of an era in which people have the power to influence the types of films that are produced and consumed.