The Thinking Game

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Tues 29th April, Soho

A film by Greg Kohs

The Thinking Game takes you on a fascinating journey into the heart of DeepMind, one of the world’s leading AI labs, as it strives to unravel the mysteries of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Inside DeepMind’s London headquarters, founder Demis Hassabis and his team are relentlessly pursuing the creation of AI that matches or surpasses human abilities on a wide range of tasks. Filmed over five years, the documentary puts viewers in the room for the pivotal moments of this quest, including the groundbreaking achievement of AlphaFold, a program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology.

This film captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis’ commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape our world.

A Non-Multiplex Cinema in-person screening using Fabstir Cinema Player. Special thanks to ROCO Films for permission to screen.
All ticket proceeds go to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Schedule:
6:30 PM – Arrival & Pre-screening Networking (Private Bar Open)
7:00 PM – Film Screening: “The Thinking Game” (1hr 24min)
8:30 PM – Post-screening Discussion & Networking
9:30 PM – Event Concludes

Venue:
Cinema and bar
Karma Sanctum Soho
20 Warwick Street London W1B 5NF

Tickets are just £6. Book on Eventbrite here.

Bringing film production and streaming onchain

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Our UK production “Replacement Point” is a taut drama, sci-fi, thriller TV pilot.

Breaking News! Fabstir to bring the entire process of this film production and streaming onchain.

Process includes:
– Tokenisation for fundraising
– Film assets and media on blockchain (Sia)
– Running the production as a DAO
– Streaming direct to consumers and cinema from Fabstir network and media player

Crew, actors, VFX, SFX, art dept, reseller/distributor etc. all get paid instantly as revenue arrives, eliminating intermediaries.

A community focussed project that will truly unlock the entertainment industry to empower creators and promote transparency.

Cheers,
Julian Bushell

P.S. Interested to join this production in any capacity, please email

Cannes in the City

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Cannes in the City
Thurs 17th April (6pm-10pm)

We’re thrilled to bring back Cannes in the City at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho. The place to be to meet others going to the Cannes Film Festival over a drink or two.

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Come join us at Karma Sanctum Soho London for a night of glitz, glamour, and all things Cannes! Get ready to experience the magic of the Cannes Film Festival right in the heart of London.

With a floor to ourselves, the venue’s sophisticated bar provides an ideal setting for networking with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals. A great chance to make new connections before heading off to sunny South of France. If it’s your first time, then there is no better way to learn the ins and outs of the festival by speaking to people who have been before.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive event – see you there!

Venue: Karma Sanctum Soho
Address: 20 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NF

Tickets now at only £8 for a limited period (normal price £15) when you visit our Eventbrite page here.


Warm regards,
Julian Bushell
Non-Multiplex Cinema
CTO & Founder, Fabstir

The Croydon Filmmaking Meetup
Wed 19th March (6pm)

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Hi, it’s been a long time coming but Blur the Line is back baby! The filmmaking workshops that blurred the line between productions and workshops.

Blur the Line (montage)

Blur the Line

This time, we be firmly in productions as Fabstir will be funding films, providing equipment and technical expertise. Fabstir is a brand new video streaming network and streams to audiences and to cinema where the revenue goes directly to the filmmakers. See the next article on how we beamed to a private cinema in Soho.

I will be managing the workshops through The Croydon Filmmaking Meetup where I’ve recently taken over as organiser. Please feel free to join the Meetup group to be kept up to date with the productions and workshops.

Let’s meet up over a drink or two at a local pub to discuss. Be great to hear what you’ve been up to, projects you have. Your chance to say what you want from the group at The Croydon Filmmaking Meetup AGM Meetup. You’ll hear about the plans for the film productions that I hope that you will be involved in and we hope to support as many of you as possible in your filmmaking endeavours.

For the event details, please join the group here:
The Croydon Filmmaking Meetup AGM

Cheers,
Julian

An Evening of Award-Winning Short Films

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Non-Multiplex Cinema’s Films in the City 2025

An Evening of Award-Winning Short Films
Films in the City

Fabstir has launched its innovative Media Player specifically designed for cinemas, creating a vital new pathway for community-driven films that typically struggle to reach the big screen through traditional distribution channels.
The Fabstir Network captures blockchain-verified proof of audience engagement—from social media interactions to sales data—enabling cinemas to make informed screening decisions based on actual community interest. Our goal is to connect cinemas worldwide with local filmmakers whose work resonates with nearby audiences, creating opportunities for meaningful community screening events.

We Dance for Life (Films in the City)

Award-Winning Screening in London’s Soho

At our recent Fabstir co-organised event with Non-Multiplex Cinema’s “Films in the City” on 20th February in a private cinema at Karma Sanctum Soho, London, we showcased several outstanding short films using the Fabstir Media Player. The audience choice award went to the stunning audio-visual art film “We Dance for Life” – a powerful creative interpretation of pioneering cancer research.

“We Dance for Life”: Art Meets Science

Fabstir has launched its innovative Media Player specifically designed for cinemas, creating a vital new pathway for community-driven films that typically struggle to reach the big screen through traditional distribution channels.
Commissioned by Sutton Council, “We Dance for Life” beautifully captures the groundbreaking cancer research taking place at the London Cancer Hub. Director Ian Sciacaluga and Victor Films created this remarkable piece featuring choreographed dance sequences that creatively interpret scientific concepts, enhanced by striking aerial footage.
The film was shot across iconic Sutton landmarks, including Mayfield Lavender fields, Manor & Beddington Parks, the Benhill Estate and Sutton High Street. Dozens of local volunteers participated in the energetic dance sequences, which are intercut with scenes of scientists at work at The Institute of Cancer Research, London. The film showcases how Sutton is not only rich in heritage and culture but also a world-class centre for scientific research that’s spearheading advances in cancer treatment.

The London Cancer Hub: A Global Centre of Excellence

The screening held special significance as the London Cancer Hub featured in the film is already Europe’s leading cancer research district. Recent landmark investments are transforming it into a global centre of innovation in cancer research and drug discovery.
The Hub represents one of London’s most significant regeneration projects and, once completed, will make Sutton home to the world’s largest cancer life science district. The economic impact is projected to be substantial, with contributions of approximately £1.2 billion to the UK economy, a £12 million increase in business rates, and the creation of 13,000 jobs across health, science, education and construction sectors.

A Personal Testament to Life-Saving Work

The evening took on an especially poignant dimension when an audience member spontaneously delivered a heartfelt speech praising the Royal Marsden hospital, which partners with the London Cancer Hub. He shared his personal journey of how the hospital had saved his life, and spoke movingly about his ongoing recovery from a recent cancer operation. This powerful testament underscored the real-world impact of the innovative research being conducted at the London Cancer Hub and celebrated through “We Dance for Life.”
Through initiatives like this, Fabstir continues its mission to empower creators and communities while building stronger connections between filmmakers and their audiences through blockchain-verified engagement on Base and S5/Sia Tech.


Warm regards,
Julian Bushell
Non-Multiplex Cinema
CTO & Founder, Fabstir

Films in the City

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Non-Multiplex Cinema’s Films in the City 2025
NMX logo Fabstir logo SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Films in the City
An Evening of Award-Winning Short Films

Dear Film Enthusiast,

We’re thrilled to invite you to ‘Films in the City’, an exclusive screening of four remarkable short films at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho on Thursday, 20th February 2025.

Film in the City (montage)

Our carefully curated selection includes:

“A Bear Named Wojtek” – An Academy Award-shortlisted animated masterpiece that brings to life the extraordinary true story of a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. This touching tale of friendship and resilience has already garnered multiple international awards, including a British Animation Award.

“Witch” – A gripping adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s short story, this unsettling tale transforms an ordinary train journey into something extraordinary through compelling performances.

“Dragunov” – A powerful anti-war film set during the coalition war in Afghanistan, following the complex dynamics between a local hunter and two stranded mercenaries. This debut from Kilgore Films has earned acclaim across international festivals for both ‘Best Short’ and ‘Best First Time Director’.

“We Dance for Life” – An innovative blend of dance and science, this film creatively interprets groundbreaking cancer research at the London Cancer Hub. Featuring stunning aerial photography across Sutton’s iconic locations, it masterfully combines choreographed sequences with scientific concepts.

Schedule:
18:00 – Arrival and Welcome Drinks
19:00 – Film Screenings
20:30 – Filmmaker Q&A
20:50 – Audience Choice Award
21:00 – Networking

The evening will take place in a state-of-the-art private cinema that perfectly balances vintage glamour with modern digital projection technology, streamed from the Fabstir network. The venue’s sophisticated bar provides an ideal setting for networking with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals.

Venue: Karma Sanctum Soho
Address: 20 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NF

Tickets now at only £8 for a limited period (normal price £12) when you visit our Eventbrite page here.


Warm regards,
Julian Bushell
Non-Multiplex Cinema
CTO & Founder, Fabstir

Non-Multiplex Cinema reserves the right to change or cancel speakers and films for Films in the City.

Bringing Entertainment Onchain – Recap

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New Distribution & Revenue Model

The evening centred around my presentation of how Fabstir streaming network enables filmmakers and distributors to forge meaningful connections with their audiences while maintaining complete control over their content. It was a deep-dive into Fabstir’s UI, its different revenue models and more.

Photos from Fabstir event at Karma Sanctum Soho Jan 2025

Fabstir: Key Benefits

FAIRNESS

  • 90%+ revenue direct to creators
  • Flexible partnership terms
  • Creator-chosen royalty rates

SPEED

  • Payments within minutes
  • USDC on Base blockchain
  • Seamless transactions

CLARITY

  • Transparent onchain analytics
  • Immutable transaction records
  • Real-time earnings data

EMPOWERMENT

  • Full content ownership
  • Automated smart contracts
  • Equal negotiating power

What stood out was the depth of questions from attendees, revealing genuine interest in breaking free from traditional distribution constraints. Filmmakers were particularly excited about:

  • Building direct relationships with their audience
  • Receiving revenue instantly to fund new projects
  • Setting their own pricing and partnership terms
  • Using AI-powered search to help viewers find content they’ll love

The evening demonstrated how onchain technology can amplify rather than dilute creative vision, enabling a new wave of community-driven content that doesn’t need to follow conventional industry playbooks. Watch the presentation:

For those who couldn’t attend or would like to learn more:
Overview (3 mins) – Key features of Fabstir’s streaming network
video 1

Full Presentation (1hr 35mins) – In-depth exploration of how Fabstir can transform content distribution and monetisation in the entertainment industry
video 2

This event was organised by Fabstir and supported by Base (an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain incubated by Coinbase)


Best regards,
Julian Bushell
(Founder of Fabstir, Non-Multiplex Cinema and Film Means Business)

Bringing Entertainment Onchain: A Builder & Business Showcase

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Happy New Year and hope 2025 is off to a great start for you.

Most recent Non-Multiplex Cinema events

On 23rd January in Soho, London, I’m organising a special industry event supported by the Base team from Coinbase at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho.

I spent more than four years development of Fabstir, a revolutionary streaming network that puts control back in the hands of filmmakers and distributors is ready to launch. Its aim is to reshape how we distribute and monetise film in the digital age.

Why This Matters to You:

  • Direct-to-Consumer Distribution: Launch your own branded streaming platform with complete control over pricing, presentation and audience engagement
  • Transparent Revenue Model: Receive 95% of all sales within minutes – whether through subscription streaming, digital purchases or direct audience tips
  • Flexible Distribution Options: Choose to handle distribution yourself or collaborate with established distributors through our transparent, automated payment system
  • New Investment Opportunities: Explore innovative funding mechanisms through tokenisation (pending regulatory frameworks)

The evening will feature:

  • Introduction to Base team from Coinbase and its role in transforming creative and community industries
  • Presentation of Fabstir’s innovative streaming platform
  • Extended networking with industry professionals
  • Complimentary canapés and welcome drink
  • Private cinema room and dedicated networking space

This is a free event, but spaces are limited. Register here: https://lu.ma/wcbsmbjt

This collaboration represents a significant opportunity to bring mainstream attention to independent film and distribution.

I’d be delighted to see you there and discuss how these innovations could benefit your projects. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who might be interested in the future of film distribution and streaming.

Happy New Year,

Julian

(Founder of Fabstir and Non-Multiplex Cinema)

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Required Disclaimers:
This event is supported by Base but organized by Fabstir.

Coinbase Data Use Notice: By registering for an event, you agree that any information you provide, including but not limited to your name, email, and wallet address, may be used by Coinbase for purposes of supporting the event and contacting you for event follow-up. Additionally, wallet address information may be used by Coinbase to view public blockchain activity for purposes of gathering onchain insights and trends.

Event Photo Release: By attending this event, you agree to be included in photographs and/or footage that may be taken and used by Coinbase for marketing and publicity purposes, on its website, blog and in social media or in any third party publication.

Film and Media Industry Networking Event (Soho)

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From our event Oct 2, 2024

Join us for an exceptional evening of networking and knowledge-sharing at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho, where leading industry figures will share their experiences and insights into the current UK film landscape. Event hosted by Non-Multiplex Cinema.

Featured Speakers

Michael Wright - Producer/Director, The Undertaker

Michael Wright – Producer/Director, “The Undertaker”

Fresh from winning Best Feature at the Marbella International Film Festival, Michael Wright will share his journey of bringing “The Undertaker” to screens across the UK. With Paul McGann and Tara Fitzgerald leading the cast, Michael will discuss the challenges and triumphs of funding, casting, and distributing a sub-£1m British feature film. Drawing from his 30+ years of industry experience, including work with Aardman and his recognition at Cannes, Michael offers invaluable insights into navigating the independent film landscape.

Urvisha Patel & Presh Williams - Founders of Cinnect

Urvisha Patel & Presh Williams – Founders, Cinnect

Meet the innovative minds behind Cinnect, a groundbreaking platform revolutionising film distribution. Urvisha and Presh will demonstrate how their AI-powered technology is transforming the way independent films reach their audiences. Drawing from their experience with Big Picture Film Club, they’ll share insights into maximising commercial viability and connecting with distributors in today’s competitive market.

Event Schedule

  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome & Networking
  • 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM: Speaker Presentations
  • 8:15 PM – 9:30 PM: Further Networking

Venue Features

  • Private cinema room with state-of-the-art screening facilities
  • Dedicated networking space with private bar
  • Serving a full range of drinks including beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 14th November
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NF

Ticket Information

Early Bird: £6 (Limited availability)
Standard Entry: £11-£12

Click Here To Book Tickets

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure quality networking opportunities. Secure your place now for this intimate gathering of film industry professionals.

All the best,
Julian Bushell

(Founder of Non-Multiplex Cinema and Fabstir)

Fabstir is groundbreaking technology for instant revenue generation streams, innovation in fundraising and audience discovery where you can stream straight to consumer or with resellers.

Non-Multiplex Cinema
Networking Event

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Hi,

We are excited to announce the list of speakers for this premier film and media networking event:

Nidhi Gupta transitioned from being a doctor to a successful filmmaker. She has produced over 70 hours of medical education content and 12 hours of factual entertainment, including “Celluloid Dreams” for Cambridge TV. Nidhi’s work has received funding from prestigious organizations. Will be explaining how to make a living in the film industry as well as showcasing some of her work.

Jules Lai the founder of Fabstir, have developed a new economic model and technology for the film and music industry that allows content creators to receive instant payment, analytics, audience discovery and take back control of their content and career. He will be showing you how.

Robin Kirwan is an actor from London who has appeared in over 50 productions across Europe, including “Eggsistence” and the acclaimed sci-fi film “Darkwave”. He also wrote and directed the film “Dragunov”, which won awards for ‘Best First Time Director’ at international film festivals. Will be showcasing some of this work.
We’ve bagged ourselves a prime venue, again in the heart of Soho, where we can enjoy some top-notch drinks and nibbles while we network.

The event takes palce at a prime venue, in the heart of Soho, where we can enjoy some top-notch drinks and nibbles while we network.

Karma Sanctum Soho

A brilliant chance to forge new partnerships and make some fantasticconnections. You’ll be rubbing shoulders with professionals from acrossthe sector so should be something for everyone.

Book now to get your early bird tickets at 50% off here. Normal entry will be £10-£12. So don’t miss out!
Date and time: Wed 2 October 2024, 6.30pm
Drinks and Networking 6.30pm – 9:30pm

Location: Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick St, London W1B 5NF
For event tickets, click here

All the best,
Julian Bushell
(Founder of Non-Multiplex Cinema and Fabstir)

Fabstir is groundbreaking blockchain technology for instant revenue generation streams, innovation in fundraising and audience discovery where you the film community own the network.