Host a Dirty Coin Screening: Bring the Bitcoin Mining Documentary to Your City
Dirty Coin is an award-winning documentary about Bitcoin mining, directed by Alana Mediavilla. We just launched an interactive map that shows every location we filmed in and every city where the documentary has screened. This post explains what the map is, how to host your own screening, and why local conversations about Bitcoin and energy matter more than ever.
About the Interactive Dirty Coin Map
The map is part travel diary, part living archive. It shows two things at once.
First, the global trail of the documentary itself. We filmed across multiple continents, including the deserts of Texas, hydro plants in Malawi, and the icy fields of Finland. Each filming location is plotted on the map.
Second, every screening that has happened since the film's release. Theaters, universities, community centers, meetups, and conferences are all included. If a group of people gathered to watch Dirty Coin, they're on the map.
How to Host a Screening of Dirty Coin
If your city isn't on the map, you can be the person who puts it there.
We use Kinema to power our screenings. Kinema is a platform built specifically for indie filmmakers and the communities that want to watch their work. You choose the date, the venue, and the audience. Kinema handles ticketing, licensing, and logistics.
You don't need a cinema. Past hosts have screened the film in classrooms, coworking spaces, libraries, churches, bars, conference halls, and living rooms. If you can gather an audience, you can host.
If your city already appears on the map, host another one. One screening in a city of millions barely scratches the surface. Different neighborhoods and different audiences create completely different conversations.
Screening Rates for Students, Nonprofits, and Community Groups
Our screening rates are intentionally kept low. We want this documentary in classrooms and community spaces, not just cinemas. The goal is to remove cost as a barrier so the conversation can actually happen. See current rates and book a screening on Kinema.
Why Group Screenings of Dirty Coin Work Better Than Solo Viewing
Dirty Coin is designed to be watched together. Here's why.
Bitcoin mining looks different in every part of the world. The energy trade-offs in West Texas are not the energy trade-offs in rural Malawi. Grid economics in the Nordics differ from grid economics in Latin America. Whatever's happening near you, whether that's a local utility debate, a data center proposal, or your neighbors' questions about energy and money, that's the conversation worth having.
How to Organize a Panel or Q&A After Your Screening
We strongly encourage every host to organize a panel and audience Q&A after the film. The format is simple and the impact is significant.
Bring in two to four local experts. Useful voices include:
- An energy researcher or grid engineer
- A Bitcoin developer or miner
- An environmental advocate
- A local policy or utility expert
- A journalist who covers tech, energy, or finance
Disagreement on the panel is welcome. A good Q&A doesn't try to land on a single answer. It surfaces the real local stakes and lets the audience press on them.
How to Get Started
- Visit the Dirty Coin Kinema page.
- Pick a date and venue.
- Set up your event and invite your community.
- (Recommended) Line up local panelists for a post-film Q&A.
- Promote the event and watch your city land on the map.
If you have questions about pricing, speakers, or logistics, reach out through Kinema before you publish your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirty Coin about?
Dirty Coin is a documentary by Halana (Alana) Mediavilla that investigates the global Bitcoin mining industry. It travels from Texas to Malawi to Finland to examine how and where Bitcoin is actually mined, and what that means for energy, communities, and the environment.
Where can I host a Dirty Coin screening?
Anywhere with an audience. Theaters, universities, libraries, coworking spaces, conference halls, and private venues all work.
How much does it cost to host a screening?
Rates are intentionally low to keep the film accessible. Students and nonprofits qualify for special pricing. Exact rates and options are available on the Kinema page.
Can I host a screening if my city is already on the map?
Yes. We encourage repeat screenings in the same city. Different audiences produce different conversations, and one screening rarely reaches everyone who'd benefit from seeing the film.
Are speakers available for Q&A panels?
Yes. Speakers from the Dirty Coin network are available for post-screening Q&As, virtually or in person. You can also bring in your own local experts, which we strongly recommend.
Where has Dirty Coin screened so far?
The interactive map on this page shows every confirmed screening location, along with the global filming locations from production.
Who directed Dirty Coin?
Dirty Coin was directed and produced by Alana Mediavilla, with executive producer Barry Goers. The film has won and been nominated at festivals including the Bitcoin Film Festival, Liverpool Indie Awards, and the Puerto Rico Film Festival.
Ready to bring Dirty Coin to your city? Set up your screening on Kinema and we'll see you on the map.