Sometimes the best thing you can do is throw yourself a pity-party. Or, if you’re the Drextons, a Sour Party ;) After a New York doc went belly-up (catfished, long-story) and another “almost” project collapsed, Amanda and Michael Drexton grabbed a bag of off-brand Sour Patch candy called, yep, Sour Party. What are you gonna do? Cry? Yes, but it’s so much better with sugar. Somewhere between chewing and contemplating life choices in the streets of New York City - Amanda, Michael, and Samantha ...

Arts3 Foundation (in partnership with CV Summit) is excited to announce the launch of the Arts3 Foundation Web3 Startup Award #2. This award is intended to accelerate Web3 startups that aim to advance & promote the Arts & Entertainment Industry. The award recipient will receive a $100,000 USD award from the Arts3 Foundation.General Details:Submissions open until December 7th, 2025 or a minimum of 50 submissions received: submit a proposal via Decentralized Pictures platform at https://app.dec...

💥 The ProblemIn today’s digital age, streaming has become more centralized than ever, with a few major platforms controlling content distribution, revenue, and visibility. This leaves both creators and audiences with fewer choices and less control. At the same time, viewers are experiencing digital fatigue—endless scrolling, passive consumption, and an overwhelming flood of content that feels increasingly hollow.🎬 The Solution: DCP+ COMING SOON — the DCP+ Streaming App will provide a new wa...

Locarno Film Festival Locarno was buzzing, and we were thrilled to be part of it! From Piazza Grande screenings to meaningful discussions with industry professionals, the festival was a perfect stage for sharing stories and setting the tone for the future of film. At an industry round table, discussions revealed pressing challenges the industry faces, and Dr. Mattia Rattagi represented on how DCP/DCP+ can offer a practical, blockchain-powered path forward. The film industry is hampered by a d...

🎬Hello from Decentralized Pictures and we've landed on Paragraph.Decentralized Pictures (all the cool kids just call us DCP) is a new kind of film community where the audience helps shape the future of cinema. For those that have been with us for some time, thank you. If you're just discovering DCP, you're in for a treat. We’re building a platform that empowers creators, breaks down the centralized filmmaking process, and gives you the decision-making authority of which films get made. Wheth...