Hollywood Unchained: How Blockchain Is Rewriting the Script with Riaz Mehta

Tech Snippets Today with Joseph Raczynski

Are we all ready to discover how the future of entertainment is being rewritten—one blockchain at a time? Well, today we sit down with Riaz Mehta, the visionary CEO and founder of Ritestream, the production studio shaking up Hollywood’s old playbook! He’s creating a new breed of production studio that takes advantage of Web3 technology like NFTs and blockchain to open doors for creators and allow audiences to play a bigger role in how stories are made, funded and shared.

Why Listen?

• Meet the Maverick: Riaz isn’t just talking about change—he’s building it. Learn how Ritestream uses Web3 tech like NFTs and blockchain to give creators the keys to the kingdom and let audiences become true collaborators in the stories they love.
• Behind the Scenes of ‘CryptoKnights’: Get the inside scoop on the Prime Video reality series where startups pitch to top investors for funding—think “Shark Tank,” but powered by NFTs and decentralized crowdfunding.
• Web3 Unpacked: Riaz breaks down how blockchain is opening doors for creators and fans, making content creation, funding, and sharing more democratic, transparent, and fun.
• The End of Gatekeepers: Hear how creators can finally stop chasing funding or sacrificing ownership, and instead monetize their work directly—no more middlemen.
• Building Smart, Lean Studios: Riaz shares hard-earned lessons from building resilient, forward-thinking entertainment ventures that actually solve problems for creators, investors, and fans.

What’s In Store?

• The real impact of NFTs and blockchain on film and TV
• Are you working on decentralized streaming/file sharing?
• Why traditional licensing is overdue for disruption
• How creators and communities can take the reins—and the rewards
• Tips for building entertainment companies that thrive in the fast lane

Ready to see what happens when creativity meets cutting-edge tech? Hit play and join us for a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining. This is the future of storytelling—don’t miss your front-row seat!

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