Renowned futurist and two-time Emmy Award winner Marcie Jastrow is set to moderate a unique panel at this year's Venice International Film Festival. The panel will delve into the role of blockchain and immersive technologies in the evolving attention economy, marking a significant exploration of how these technologies can foster community-building, economic opportunities, and innovation.
The panel will discuss how new technologies and tools like AI, blockchain, real-time social, and immersive formats offer alternative platforms for IP-holders and creators. These platforms can enhance community-building, financing, distribution, and revenue generation. Jastrow will also tackle the intriguing subject of memecoins, focusing on their potential for wealth redistribution, financial empowerment, and democratization of currency. She plans to present a revolutionary approach to legitimize memecoins, establishing real ownership and brand distribution through IP ownership, thereby restoring credibility and economic opportunities within these communities.
Jastrow, who recently joined Fohm, has a rich history at the intersection of technology and entertainment. She has dedicated her expertise to advising emerging memecoins like Girls Club, a female-centered offshoot of Matt Furie's Boys Club comic series, which has significantly influenced the meme token market. Jastrow’s mission is to empower women in entrepreneurship and tech, aiming to harness the transformative power of these communities to advance the industry and address critical challenges such as legitimacy, security, and equitable access.
“This opportunity is the culmination of years spent developing innovative technologies that drive the industry forward,” Jastrow stated. “We’re now at a pivotal moment in the attention economy, where communities are seeking legitimate initiatives to create real change. I’m honored to share my insights on how seizing this moment can unlock unprecedented value and economic opportunity.”
Jastrow has established herself as a key connector in the technology sector, collaborating with giants like Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Fox, Paramount Pictures, and Technicolor. She is now forging new connections between traditional content technology and memecoins, advising projects like BRAINLET, K9 Finance DAO (KNINE), LTD, Neiro, and Ginnan.
With a career spanning the analog-to-digital transformation in entertainment, Jastrow has contributed to major films such as Avatar, Hugo, Life of Pi, Birdman, The Jungle Book, Lion King, and Revenant. Her expertise in managed technology and workflows has been pivotal, influencing significant industry shifts and earning her leadership roles, including Executive Vice President of Sales at Laser Pacific and Senior VP at Technicolor. Today, she leverages her extensive background to drive full-scale adoption of products related to the meme ecosystem, blockchain, and IP ownership.
The inclusion of Jastrow's panel at the Venice International Film Festival underscores the growing importance of blockchain and immersive technologies in the entertainment industry. This discussion is not just a significant academic exercise but a practical exploration of how these technologies can redefine economic models and community engagement in the digital age.
