“I want people to become more curious about Bitcoin, even if they just want to prove it wrong.” – Alana
My guest today is Alana Mediavilla. Alana is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, director, writer, founder, mother & wife, having previously produced content for some of the largest tech brands including Google and now as founder and CEO of Filmkik, a remote video production company. Alana joined me to discuss her short film Stranded, focussing on Bitcoin miners monetizing stranded energy for good, and upcoming film Dirty Coin, a bitcoin mining documentary.
We talk about the impacts of bitcoin mining, misconceptions around its energy use and environmental impact, and how Bitcoin serves as a monetary lifeline for people in restricted economies. We discuss privacy and technology, and Alana shares with us her creative motivations, life lessons for being a creative and filmmaker, the balance in everything.
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Trey Walsh is a fervent progressive and Bitcoin advocate, with an extensive background in the nonprofit sector, leading initiatives aimed at workforce development and poverty alleviation. His journey into the world of Bitcoin was sparked by its potential to advance human rights and social justice.
