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Unique Network and Film Director Victoria Bousis Partner for the World Premier of Her Award-Winning Immersive Film
Film Director Victoria Bousis partners with Unique Network to enhance the immersive film experience of her award-winning, ‘Stay Alive, My Son’ film.
Los Angeles, California–(Newsfile Corp. – April 14, 2023) – Film Director Victoria Bousis is excited to announce a collaboration with technology provider Unique Network for the premiere of her Producers’ Guild Innovation award-winning immersive film, STAY ALIVE, MY SON (“SAMS”) Chapters 1 and 2, to global audiences using NFTs at SXSW 2023.
Stay Alive, My Son is an immersive film experience that has received accolades and support from attendees at SXSW Austin. The ambition of this film is to support family unity by helping find missing family members in countries distraught by war, climate or economic distress. Unique Network, a Polkadot Parachain, UME Studios, Intel and BOXX power this movement with NFTs and an immersive viewing experience.
Stay Alive, My Son Movie Poster
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This collaboration with UME Studios created an immersive experience linked to Proof of Attendance NFTs demonstrating how technology can transform storytelling and establish a community around a specific mission.
Victoria will be sharing her vision for the movie and NFTs at NFT NYC in the week of April 10.
Minting a Limited Edition Collection of 120 Proof-of-Attendance NFTs
The winner of the 2023 Producers Guild Awards innovation Award debuted at the SXSW 2023 XR/Film Festival with Unique Network’s advanced NFT infrastructure implemented to create a limited edition collection of 120 Proof-of-Attendance NFTs titled “SAMS SXSW 2023 NFT: I AM HOPE – ATTENDEE” – which were distributed to early viewers of the film.
All of the NFTs and other 3D assets, including the entire production of SAMS in the Unreal Game Engine, were designed and executed by UME Studios, with creative oversight from Victoria Bousis. Intel Corporation and BOXX also supported the film, providing advanced NVIDIA 5000 series graphics cards for more immersive viewing experiences for SXSW attendees.
Over the course of three days of SxSW 2023 the event was attended by 120 viewers and over 40 attendees were waitlisted.
Victoria Bousis, XR Director and UME Founder says, “As a female director, I’m honored to partner with Unique Network on this project. I am overwhelmed with the support from the Unique Networks and Polkadot team who supported the film screening at SXSW. I am also very grateful to Intel and BOXX for their extended technical infrastructure. My objective was to champion an authentic community movement beyond the film that will carry this mission forward while personally engaging audiences. Embodying the spirit of hope representative of the paper airplane in this story, by claiming this digital memory at SXSW, attendees take the first step towards supporting our mission, which includes, advocating for compassionate policies that safeguard family unity, healing Cambodia from its tragic past and empowering a search campaign to reunite Yathay and his lost son. Post-festival, each mission pillar is linked to actions towards our mission. Empathy is not enough; genuine change requires COMPACTION, a word I developed which encompasses empathy plus action. This web3.0 partnership builds communities and strengthens SAMS impact mission while rewarding audiences with POAPs and NFTs to promote interest-based engagement.”
The NFTs as digital memories were used to verify user attendance and also enabled all film viewers, even those without prior knowledge of blockchain technology, to fully engage in an immersive experience. They also provided the added benefit of leaving the immersive film experience with a digital memory to be stored securely.
Story Behind the NFTs
NFTs use a combination of interactive storytelling, virtual technology, and immersive experiences to inspire communities and promote action in support of SAMS’ impact campaign. This includes encouraging people to watch and share the story on social media and through word of mouth, revitalizing Cambodia after past tragedies through a genocide revival campaign, supporting the search for Nawath through local and global efforts, and promoting family unity by revising the legal process of family reunification.
These dynamic NFTs could impact attendees long-term by unlocking meaningful experiences, engaging with other users, and fostering community engagement around an essential social purpose.
Alexander Mitrovich, Unique Network CEO says, “The UME Studio and Victoria have established themselves at the frontier of innovation in filmmaking by launching an immersive movie experience empowered with critical social messages rallied through the power of NFTs. We are excited to collaborate with them and deliver NFT-powered experiences as the movie starts its world premiere tour.”
Unique Network is breaking new ground by collaborating with artists, technologists, and filmmakers. Together, Unique Network is creating innovative experiences that leave a lasting impression on users, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the entertainment industry.
Contact Information
Charu Sethi
CMO
Unique Network
[email protected]
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Asset Token Ventures Launches MBSTokenTM Funds to Unlock Mortgage-Backed Securities on the Blockchain
Asset Token Ventures (ATV), a leader in bridging real-world assets with blockchain, has launched MBSTokenTM, a groundbreaking solution that brings liquidity, transparency, and efficiency to the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market. Designed for institutional accredited investors and qualified purchasers, MBSTokenTM offers onchain exposure to high-quality MBS assets, traditionally restricted to major financial institutions.
At the core of this initiative are two parallel funds: MBSToken ITM (for non-U.S. investors) and MBSToken IITM (for U.S. investors). By leveraging blockchain technology, ATV aims to democratize access to institutional-grade MBS-backed assets and modernize the fixed-income investment landscape.
“The fixed-income market, particularly MBS, is ripe for innovation,” said David Robnett, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATV. “We are bringing institutional-grade MBS investments onchain, unlocking liquidity, improving transparency, and offering investors a seamless way to gain exposure to one of the most important financial markets.”
MBSTokenTM: A New Era for Fixed-Income Investment
MBSTokenTM is designed to deliver key advantages that address long-standing inefficiencies in the mortgage-backed securities market:
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High-Quality Backing: MBSTokens are collateralized by pools of mortgage-backed securities, many of which are guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae.
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Tax Efficiency: ATV’s USVI-based funds qualify for a 90% income tax exemption that provides a higher overall yield and may allow investors to defer taxable appreciation until token redemption.
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Blockchain Transparency: Transactions are recorded on an immutable ledger, providing real-time insight into asset performance and portfolio composition.
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Enhanced Security: MBS holdings are structured into bankruptcy remote, stand-alone funds, providing an added layer of investor protection.
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Global Access and Liquidity: MBSTokenTM allows institutional accredited investors and qualified purchasers worldwide to participate in the U.S. mortgage-backed securities market with seamless 24/7 access and liquidity.
Institutional and Investor Participation
MBSToken’s launch underscores growing institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets. ATV has already attracted significant attention from family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors looking to diversify their portfolios with secure, yield-generating assets.
“Fixed-income markets are undergoing a digital transformation,” commented John Matheson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATV. “By leveraging blockchain technology, we are making MBS investments more accessible, more efficient, and ultimately more valuable for global investors.”
Investors interested in participating can submit their applications and complete KYC/AML verification at atvfund.io.
The Broader Impact of Tokenization in Fixed-Income Markets
The $11 trillion U.S. mortgage-backed securities market plays a critical role in global finance, but historically, its complexity and inaccessibility have limited participation. MBSTokenTM marks a significant step toward digitizing fixed-income markets, offering a bridge between traditional financial structures and the efficiencies of blockchain technology.
The launch of MBSTokenTM aligns with a broader industry trend as major financial institutions increasingly explore tokenization as a means to unlock liquidity, reduce costs, and improve market efficiency. ATV’s innovative approach positions MBSTokenTM as a leader in the evolution of blockchain-powered fixed-income investments.
Paul Talbert, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ATV, said, “We believe tokenization will redefine how capital is deployed in traditional markets. MBSTokenTM is the first step toward a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem, one that integrates the best of institutional finance with blockchain’s transformative potential.”
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