KINO is a streaming platform designed to disrupt the traditional studio model by offering independent developers and filmmakers data-driven packages based on the performance of their content.

This approach allows creators to maximize their value and reach a global audience.

We invested in Daril Fannin and Austin Worrell's venture, KINO, in November 2023, and we’ve been utterly impressed with what they have accomplished since then.

Here’s an excellent video by our co-investor, ARK Investment, with Brett Winton and Nick Grous discussing the future of film and television featuring KINO.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The inspiration behind KINO, rooted in the founders' diverse backgrounds.
• The inefficiencies and inequities in the traditional Hollywood system.
• How KINO provides a digital box office experience, enabling fans to interact with filmmakers.
• The role of interactivity in KINO’s platform, blending social media and streaming.
• The challenges independent filmmakers face in today's content distribution landscape.
• How KINO offers data-driven insights to filmmakers, enhancing content monetization.
• The evolving landscape of content consumption and the shift towards interactive experiences.
• Kino’s strategy to empower filmmakers and meet the demands of modern audiences.
• A comparison between traditional streaming platforms and KINO’s innovative approach.
• Predictions for the future of entertainment, focusing on democratization and interactivity.