All Applying Directors Become 'Judges' at SSFF & ASIA. Visual Voice and DeCurret DCP Launch the First Film Festival 'Value-Circulating Community (DAO)' Utilizing Blockchain!
Visual Voice and DeCurret DCP have launched a proof-of-concept experiment to build a new community service utilizing digital currency and blockchain technology, establishing the 'DCP Award' at the short film festival SSFF & ASIA 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 23:00
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Visual Voice Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Tetsuya Bessho, hereinafter "our company") and DeCurret DCP Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President, Executive Officer, CEO & COO: Yoshio Hirako, hereinafter "DeCurret DCP") announced the commencement of a proof-of-concept experiment (hereinafter, "this PoC") to build a new community service utilizing digital currency technology and blockchain.
https://shortshorts.org/content/?p=17754
[What is a Value-Circulating Community?] Breaking the traditional consumption cycle where creators 'make and forget' and fans 'watch and forget,' this is a new economic zone enabled by blockchain technology where both sides grow works together through 'contributions' and share in the results.
The 'Value-Circulating Community (DAO)' proposed by this project aims to realize a new creator economy where creators' passions directly translate into value through the following four pillars:
1) Circulation of Money and Contribution: A cycle where 'support' and 'production participation' become digital currency rewards that are invested in the next film.
2) Democratic Decision-Making: An environment where the direction of supported works and projects is decided by 'votes from community participants' rather than a select few judges.
3) Creation of Status and Opportunities: A system where special rights, such as VIP invitations and exclusive content, are obtained according to the 'level of contribution' like reviews and sharing.
4) Accelerated Production and Release: Community collaboration that integrates everything from team formation to promotion within the DAO, delivering the work 'to the world at maximum speed.'
As the first step in this initiative, at the DCP Award implemented during the international short film festival Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (hereinafter abbreviated as "SSFF & ASIA") 2026, held in May 2026, we will verify the usefulness of the next-generation community model. This includes creating opportunities for creators to connect more closely than ever across eras, such as an experience where creators watch and vote on each other's works, and visualizing evaluations of the works.
Furthermore, applicants will be granted a digital participation certificate on the creator platform LIFE LOG BOX.
■ Applying directors can join the community starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 23! The winning works will be announced at the Opening Ceremony on Monday, May 25.
The DCP Award is determined by votes among the applicants. At the SSFF & ASIA 2026 Opening Ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 25, the winner will be announced and awarded a prize of 500,000 JPY. Additionally, as a supplementary prize, the winner will be selected as an official 'Creative Partner' authorized by DeCurret DCP. Over the next year, they will be given priority to produce various video content, starting with promotional videos for the tokenized deposit 'DCJPY' provided by DeCurret DCP.
■ Background of this PoC: The new 'Value-Circulating Community' Visual Voice aims for with DeCurret DCP
By utilizing the blockchain-based digital currency 'DCJPY'*, we aim to create a 'value-circulating community' where companies, regions, and people can connect more smoothly.
In this PoC, through our collaboration with DeCurret DCP, we plan to work on strengthening connections among creators, having fans select and manage the award program, and demonstrating the utilization of DCJPY within the community.
The aim is to revitalize creative activities by creating a space for collaboration among creators, and to evolve into a new community model by building a co-creative relationship between creators and fans that transcends the traditional framework of 'those who produce content / those who consume it.' The introduction of DCJPY will realize a community-driven model through transparent fundraising and utilization, appropriate royalty returns to creators, and proper reward design.
* Digital Currency DCJPY: A yen-denominated tokenized deposit provided by DeCurret DCP. Tokenized deposits are an digital enhancement of bank deposits utilizing technologies such as blockchain.
[Figure 1] The Value-Circulating Community We Aim For
■ Overview of the Partnership Agreement with DeCurret DCP and this PoC
Our company has formed a partnership with DeCurret DCP, and as a first step toward realizing the value-circulating community, we will establish and implement the 'DCP Award' at SSFF & ASIA 2026. At the DCP Award, a demonstration system for the value-circulating community (DAO)... (to be continued).
https://shortshorts.org/content/?p=17754
[What is a Value-Circulating Community?] Breaking the traditional consumption cycle where creators 'make and forget' and fans 'watch and forget,' this is a new economic zone enabled by blockchain technology where both sides grow works together through 'contributions' and share in the results.
The 'Value-Circulating Community (DAO)' proposed by this project aims to realize a new creator economy where creators' passions directly translate into value through the following four pillars:
1) Circulation of Money and Contribution: A cycle where 'support' and 'production participation' become digital currency rewards that are invested in the next film.
2) Democratic Decision-Making: An environment where the direction of supported works and projects is decided by 'votes from community participants' rather than a select few judges.
3) Creation of Status and Opportunities: A system where special rights, such as VIP invitations and exclusive content, are obtained according to the 'level of contribution' like reviews and sharing.
4) Accelerated Production and Release: Community collaboration that integrates everything from team formation to promotion within the DAO, delivering the work 'to the world at maximum speed.'
As the first step in this initiative, at the DCP Award implemented during the international short film festival Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (hereinafter abbreviated as "SSFF & ASIA") 2026, held in May 2026, we will verify the usefulness of the next-generation community model. This includes creating opportunities for creators to connect more closely than ever across eras, such as an experience where creators watch and vote on each other's works, and visualizing evaluations of the works.
Furthermore, applicants will be granted a digital participation certificate on the creator platform LIFE LOG BOX.
■ Applying directors can join the community starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 23! The winning works will be announced at the Opening Ceremony on Monday, May 25.
The DCP Award is determined by votes among the applicants. At the SSFF & ASIA 2026 Opening Ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 25, the winner will be announced and awarded a prize of 500,000 JPY. Additionally, as a supplementary prize, the winner will be selected as an official 'Creative Partner' authorized by DeCurret DCP. Over the next year, they will be given priority to produce various video content, starting with promotional videos for the tokenized deposit 'DCJPY' provided by DeCurret DCP.
■ Background of this PoC: The new 'Value-Circulating Community' Visual Voice aims for with DeCurret DCP
By utilizing the blockchain-based digital currency 'DCJPY'*, we aim to create a 'value-circulating community' where companies, regions, and people can connect more smoothly.
In this PoC, through our collaboration with DeCurret DCP, we plan to work on strengthening connections among creators, having fans select and manage the award program, and demonstrating the utilization of DCJPY within the community.
The aim is to revitalize creative activities by creating a space for collaboration among creators, and to evolve into a new community model by building a co-creative relationship between creators and fans that transcends the traditional framework of 'those who produce content / those who consume it.' The introduction of DCJPY will realize a community-driven model through transparent fundraising and utilization, appropriate royalty returns to creators, and proper reward design.
* Digital Currency DCJPY: A yen-denominated tokenized deposit provided by DeCurret DCP. Tokenized deposits are an digital enhancement of bank deposits utilizing technologies such as blockchain.
[Figure 1] The Value-Circulating Community We Aim For
■ Overview of the Partnership Agreement with DeCurret DCP and this PoC
Our company has formed a partnership with DeCurret DCP, and as a first step toward realizing the value-circulating community, we will establish and implement the 'DCP Award' at SSFF & ASIA 2026. At the DCP Award, a demonstration system for the value-circulating community (DAO)... (to be continued).