TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #651: Bitcoin-Backed Independent Film Funding with Forager
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Aug 13, 2025 Ali Webb and Carlos Flores, co-founders of Forager, share their vision of transforming the independent film industry through Bitcoin-backed funding. They emphasize how this innovative approach allows filmmakers to create original content free from the constraints of traditional studios. The duo discusses personal experiences with Bitcoin, its potential to reshape film financing, and how these changes could revive storytelling in live-action cinema. They further explore the challenges posed by AI and advocate for a funding model that encourages creativity and diversity in filmmaking.
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Origins As Remote Post-Production Collective
- Ali and Carlos started Forager as a remote post-production collective before COVID made remote work mainstream.
- They built a distributed team using tools like Slack and Frame.io to collaborate across locations.
Early Bitcoin Purchase Became Treasury
- Carlos bought Bitcoin for Forager's balance sheet in mid-2020 and the team held through volatility.
- Their naive early purchase turned into a meaningful treasury that shaped future strategy.
Bitcoin Preserves Value And Protects Creativity
- Forager sees Bitcoin as a tool to preserve company value and fund filmmakers without investor creative interference.
- They aim to separate capital demands from artistic decisions by using Bitcoin-backed financing.