“Vitalik: The Ethereum Story” – the long-awaited documentary film, scheduled for premiere in September, will offer a personal portrait of Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain, and the transformative evolution of his pioneering project.
The documentary is part of the broader initiative “Ethereum Stories” and is accompanied by a series of short films set to release in September 2024.
Directed by Zak Ingrossi and Chris Temple, known for their work on “The Meme Economy”, the film has been in production for over three years, capturing key moments from Ethereum’s journey. It was financed through the crowdfunding platform Mirror.xyz, raising 1,035.96 ETH (approximately $2.9 million).
“Vitalik: The Ethereum Story” explores technological advancements and human narratives behind Ethereum’s global impact, aiming to attract viewers both within and beyond the crypto community.
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The official trailer for the documentary will debut on July 23 on the Zora network, offering viewers the opportunity to support its distribution through token mining. Tickets for the network premiere event will go on sale on July 26 at ethereumfilm.xyz, ahead of the global premiere on September 18 and subsequent releases in theaters and digital formats by late 2024 and early 2025.
This documentary joins the growing wave of films examining personalities and innovations in the crypto industry, reflecting its increasing significance among mainstream media alongside projects like Bloomberg’s film on Sam Bankman-Fried and Coinbase’s documentary on its own development.
