Dirty Coin: The Bitcoin Mining Documentary
Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Nov 08, 2025
Speakers Available
Available in
Worldwide
About the film
Dirty Coin is a documentary uncovering the impact of Bitcoin mining on the global energy landscape, showing how this powerful process is driving real-world change, innovating energy solutions, and challenging the way we think about resource use in the digital age. Directed by Alana Mediavilla, it’s a film that goes beyond the tech, revealing the social and economic ripple effects of this new, digital frontier.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 10m
Released
2024
Director
Alana Mediavilla
Producer
4Emotions Entertainment
Executive Producer
Alana Mediavilla, Barry Goers
Cast
Troy Cross, Paolo Ardoino, US Senator Cynthia Lummis, Tone Vays, Alex deVries, Dennis Porter, Margot Paez
Upcoming screenings
Awards & recognition
Bitcoin Film Festival
Best Movie
Amsterdam Lift-Off Festival
Official Selection
New York Independent Cinema Awards
Nominee
Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival
Official Selection
FrameFushion International Film Festival
Nominee
What people are saying
‘"Dirty Coin breaks down complex concepts with ease, allowing even novice viewers to understand the revolutionary shift happening in bitcoin mining."‘
IndieWrap
‘Dirty Coin provides a nuanced, balanced view of the Bitcoin mining industry, challenging widespread misconceptions with a well-researched, thoughtful approach.‘
Kudzai Kutukwa
‘This documentary is a must-watch for those interested in the future of energy, finance, and societal progress beyond corporate media narratives.‘
CHEP