Writer creates original story, earns 1000 MediaMint (MM) tokens
Screenwriter adapts story, earns 2000 MM tokens
Agent negotiates deals, receives 10% of writer and screenwriter earnings (300 MM)
Manager advises talent, earns 15% of their clients' earnings (450 MM)
2. Pre-production:
Producer secures 100,000 MM for the project budget
Director signs on for 5000 MM upfront + 5% of film's MM earnings
Casting Director earns 1000 MM for services
3. Production:
Above the Line:
Lead Actor A: 10,000 MM + 2% of film's MM earnings
Lead Actor B: 8,000 MM + 1.5% of film's MM earnings
Supporting Cast: Total 15,000 MM
Below the Line:
Cinematographer: 3000 MM
Production Designer: 2500 MM
Costume Designer: 2000 MM
Sound Mixer: 1500 MM
Editor: 2500 MM
Visual Effects Supervisor: 3000 MM
Crew (various roles): Total 30,000 MM
4. Post-production:
VFX Company: 10,000 MM
Sound Design: 2000 MM
Music Composer: 3000 MM
Color Grading: 1000 MM
5. Distribution and Marketing:
Prints and Advertising: 20,000 MM
Distributor fee: 30% of film's MM earnings
6. Release and Earnings:
The film is released on various platforms
Viewers spend MediaMint tokens to watch the film
Each view generates new MM tokens, distributed according to predetermined percentages
7. Profit Sharing:
As the film earns MM tokens, they are automatically distributed to stakeholders based on their contracts
Smart contracts ensure immediate and transparent payments
8. Fan Engagement:
Viewers who watch and rate the film earn small amounts of MM
These can be used for merchandise, future movie tickets, or exclusive content
9. Secondary Markets:
As the film moves to streaming, DVD, etc., MM continues to be generated and distributed
Stakeholders can trade their MM for other currencies or use them within the MediaMint ecosystem
10. Long-term Benefits:
The production company gains a clear, real-time view of the film's performance
Talent and crew can see their earnings update in real-time
The transparent system builds trust and allows for more dynamic profit-sharing models
This case study demonstrates how MediaMint could streamline payments, provide transparency, and create new opportunities for engagement throughout the movie production and distribution process. It also shows how the system could potentially democratize film financing and profit sharing.