Visual Voice and Decaret DCP Launch the World's First DAO for Film Community Engagement

Visual Voice and Decaret DCP Unveil an Innovative DAO Initiative in Film

Visual Voice, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Decaret DCP, located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, have announced the inception of a groundbreaking community initiative that harnesses blockchain technology and digital currency to create a value-circulating ecosystem for filmmakers and fans alike. This revolutionary approach will be tested through the upcoming SSFF & ASIA 2026 festival, where all participating filmmakers will serve as jury members for the DCP Award.

Rethinking the Creator-Fan Relationship

Traditionally, the relationship between creators and their audiences has been one-dimensional, with creators simply producing content and audiences consuming it. However, this project aims to disrupt this cycle. The proposed value-circulating community, or DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), will foster active participation from both creators and fans, allowing them to collaboratively nurture creative works and share the resulting rewards.

To achieve this, the DAO will focus on four key pillars:
1. Circulation of Money and Contribution: Engaging in activities such as supporting and participating in production will result in digital currency rewards that can be reinvested into future projects.
2. Democratic Decision-Making: Direction and support for projects will be determined by community voting rather than a select group of judges.
3. Creation of Status and Opportunities: Contributions such as reviews and shares will grant access to special incentives like VIP invitations and exclusive content.
4. Acceleration of Production and Release: By integrating everything from team formation to promotion within the DAO, projects can be brought to audiences worldwide faster than ever.

The DCP Award at SSFF & ASIA 2026

The initiation of this DAO will be showcased at the SSFF & ASIA 2026 during the DCP Award, scheduled for May 25, 2026. This is an exciting opportunity where creators will view and vote on each other's work, creating a unique experience of peer evaluation and visibility of project assessments. Participants will receive digital certificates of participation through the creator platform, LIFE LOG BOX.

From April 23, applicants will be able to join the community, and the awards will be presented during the festival's opening ceremony, with a prize of 500,000 yen offered to winners. The named winners will also be selected as official creative partners of Decaret DCP for the following year, working on promotional videos related to DCJPY, the digital currency coin.

Background of the Initiative

Visual Voice has partnered with Decaret DCP to establish the foundational steps of the value-circulating community aimed at facilitating smoother connections between businesses, communities, and individuals. Through collaboration, the initiative strives to enhance connections between creators, empower fans in award program selection and operations, and foster the use of DCJPY within the global film ecosystem.

By crafting a collaborative space for creators, the project intends to boost creative activities and establish symbiotic relationships between creators and fans that transcend the conventional creator-consumer divide. With the introduction of DCJPY, the initiative aims to ensure transparency in funding, appropriate royalty distributions for creators, and well-designed rewards that fuel community-driven models.

Looking Ahead: Expansion of the Creator Economy

Following the DCP Award, the next steps will include piloting community services that utilize DCJPY and promote digital asset management through projects linked to the film festival. This strategic partnership aims to secure funding for creative endeavors, enhance content production teams, and resolve resource sharing challenges. Ultimately, creators and fans alike will participate in the completion and promotion of works together, maximizing the economics surrounding them.

Moreover, the initiative plans to build collaborative structures in local film festival operations for regional revitalization and aims to protect film culture through the restoration of classic films.

A Vision for the Future

In this initiative, creators and fans will not merely play distinct roles of producers and consumers, but will actively participate in creating and shaping the narrative. By leveraging digital currency and forging closer ties among creators, fans, and local communities, Visual Voice and Decaret DCP aspire to usher in a new era of the creator economy.

With the DCP Award and DAO initiatives in place, the project's success will hinge on the collaborative spirit of creativity, transparency in decision-making, and equitable profit distribution among participants, promising a vibrant future for the entertainment industry.