A Film Fund Powered by NFTs

This summer, MIFILM is hosting an NFT Auction to showcase & celebrate the BIPOC artist community, where 50% proceeds will benefit collaborators and a film financing fund for MiFILM.

Created to celebrate and uplift artists of color and build a network of self-sufficiency, the purpose of this auction is to start a film fund that will empower the next generation of innovative storytellers. We asked 6 filmmakers and graphic designers to create a piece of work inspired by the prompt "artists are essential; in the midst of chaos the world turns to art." Each week we will be issuing a special digest, one-of-a-kind NFT made available by our collaborators, to learn more about the piece before you bid. This week, we're spotlighting Jumai Yusuf and her donated piece currently on auction titled Celestial Ascension, only on OpenSea. 

Jumai Yusuf is a Director, Writer, and Producer who recently graduated from the MFA Film & TV Production program at the USC School Of Cinematic Arts. She is also a 3D animator, character designer, crypto artist, and firm believer in the metaverse! In her works, she highlights people of color and the stories of underrepresented minorities. She draws inspiration from the stories of her cultural background as a Nigerian, Muslim, immigrant. Her short films have screened at dozens of festivals worldwide: including the film she produced, SIMULACRA, which won a 2020 Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category. Most recently, she directed the animated music video “Caught In The Middle” for India and the Jones, entirely in Unreal Engine. Her full portfolio is available at www.jumaiyusuf.com

You can follow on  Instagram and Twitter @iamjumaii

"Celestial Ascension"      0.3.  ETH  ($522.37 USD)

This Vaporwave x Afrofuturist animation was inspired by MiFILM's prompt, "In the midst of chaos, the world turns to art". Created by @iamjumaii

Unlockable Content: Original 2000x1500 resolution video file, plus a 4K 16:9 desktop wallpaper image

Music by Soft and Furious from the FMA

Donated By Jumai Yusuf

We know not everyone has an Ethereum wallet or is ready to invest in crypto.

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1. Visit our virtual storefront to experience the art in real time and meet the artists on Spatial! New releases unveiled every Saturday. 

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