Founder & CEO of MovieDOM – Hira Bulani talks to Aakanksha Naval-Shetye about redefining entertainment through blockchain, real-world asset tokenization, and the Fan2Founder model that empowers audiences to co-own films, music, cinemas, and live experiences
Could you tell us about Moviedom – the concept and the vision and how you have been revolutionizing the industry with this?
MovieDOM ($MDOM) is a blockchain-powered entertainment ecosystem tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) like films, music videos, mega events, and mini multiplex cinemas. Fans become ‘Fan2Founder’ investors: they crowdfund projects transparently, gain fractional ownership, stake for rewards (including revenue shares and 10 per cent dividends), access exclusive perks (VIP tickets, streaming), and participate in governance.
The vision bridges entertainment with DeFi, shifting from passive consumption to active co-ownership — empowering creators with direct funding and fans with real revenue from box office, ticketing, and events. Since 2021, we’ve focused on solving gaps in funding, access, and ownership without rushing hype-driven growth, building organic community momentum instead.
“MovieDOM focuses on core tokenomics, RWPs, and real-world funding/production. MovieVERSE extends this into an immersive digital layer — virtual experiences, decentralized streaming, NFT content, and metaverse interactions. It seamlessly connects physical assets (multiplexes, live events) to on-chain/virtual ownership, letting fans own pieces of real cinemas while accessing related digital premieres and events.”
What makes this so unique?
MovieDOM stands out by fully integrating tangible RWAs with blockchain utility. Unlike speculative tokens or NFT projects, $MDOM links to real deliverables: tokenized mini multiplexes, actual film/music productions, and events with smart-contract revenue sharing. It combines crowdfunding, DeFi staking/dividends, governance, and fan perks in one ecosystem — creating a sustainable cycle where real-world revenue flows transparently to holders.
How would you predict MovieDOM to be a game-changer in the entertainment industry?
It disrupts traditional gatekeepers by decentralizing funding and profits. Independent creators get global access to capital, fans invest in content they love and earn from successes, and tokenized multiplexes enable community-owned cinemas in underserved markets. As projects deliver revenue, it could capture part of the $2.3T industry — turning passive audiences into engaged stakeholders and fostering mainstream entertainment-DeFi adoption.
What are your ongoing projects?
We are launching 4 mini multiplexes (100-seater tokenized cinemas in vasind , salem, siliguri, jalalabad cities), producing 2 movies one each Hollywood and Hindi, releasing 2 – 3 music videos English and Hindi , and hosting four mega events/concerts in UAE and India.These tie into decentralized ticketing, streaming, and crowdfunding, with partnerships accelerating rollout.
Tell us more about bridging the entertainment segment from MovieDOM to MovieVERSE?
MovieDOM focuses on core tokenomics, RWPs, and real-world funding/production. MovieVERSE extends this into an immersive digital layer — virtual experiences, decentralized streaming, NFT content, and metaverse interactions. It seamlessly connects physical assets (multiplexes, live events) to on-chain/virtual ownership, letting fans own pieces of real cinemas while accessing related digital premieres and events.
What have been the financial milestones you have achieved?
Key wins: Secured $20M funding commitment from Nimbus Capital, blockbuster AscendEX listing (MDOM/USDT live January 19, 2026, with strong post-launch gains including – 75 per cent early surge and ongoing momentum around $0.16–$0.17). Hacken Audits, organic growth on all social handles, and real revenue models position us for sustained value.
What are the key learnings from your four-decade entrepreneurial journey that has helped and inspired you to transform MovieDOM into a community-driven experience?
Patience over hype, focusing on real gaps (creator funding, fan ownership), and building trust through transparency. These shaped our slow-build approach: organic word-of-mouth by 2025, no rushed scaling, and Fan2Founder model — turning supporters into co-owners for deeper, sustainable engagement.
How do you look at audience engagement increasing as investors?
It creates loyalty and virality – investors fund projects they care about with a ‘own your own entertainment’ approach, earn passive income (revenue shares, dividends), gain perks, and vote in governance. This ‘Fan2Founder’ loop turns fans into promoters, boosting retention and growth beyond traditional marketing.
Tell us more about your four zonal Ambassadors globally?
Appointed in late 2025 for MENA @thisisgaladari, @lina4o for North America, @halilsoyletmez for Europe, and @wellcripto for Latin America (with creative support like Simon Biggs) also a big name in the motion picture industry will soon join hands as creative mentor. They all drive regional adoption, partnerships, localized crowdfunding/events, and community building — expanding our global reach while bridging cultural markets.
What is the way forward?
Scale thoughtfully in 2026 +: Delivering the 4 multiplexes in India, 2 movies Hollywood and Bollywood one each going on floors, three music videos in Hindi and English streamed and 4 mega events in UAE and India to prove revenue models; expand CEX listings in tier one exchanges, grow ambassadors/partnerships, advance MovieVERSE for immersive experiences, and enhance staking/perks for user growth. Long-term: Become the planet’s leading platform for tokenized entertainment worldwide, with strong community governance and real revenue sharing.