KIZOKU EXCHANGE
The Narrative Exchange Floor
INTELLIGENCE
Spies. Strategy. Secrets.
CAPITAL
Finance, Markets, Economic power
SYSTEMS
Networks That Run The World.
VENTURE
Innovation. Disruption. The Future In Motion.
KIZOKU Exchange is a curated cinematic exchange focused on CAPITAL · INTELLIGENCE · SYSTEMS · VISIONARY VENTURES.
It operates through Market Cycles — controlled release windows where selected cinematic works enter the Exchange, are decoded through Narrative Intelligence™, and move through a formal evaluation and awards process.
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Placement Is Based On Narrative Intent.
Floors reflect strategic forces — not genre, not format, not surface plot.
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Instead of traditional categories or festival programming, works are organized across four strategic Floors
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Show us the intent. Not the plot.
Stories that reveal the forces behind the action.
KIZOKU Exchange — Submission Guidelines & Terms
The Mandate
KIZOKU Exchange is a curated cinematic exchange built around CAPITAL · INTELLIGENCE · SYSTEMS · VISIONARY VENTURES. Works are not grouped by genre or plot, but by the intent behind the narrative—the forces driving decisions, systems, power, and outcomes.
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In the KIZOKU Exchange, the "Plot" is just the packaging; the "Deep Narrative" is the actual value of the asset.
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Selected works move through structured Market Cycles and strategic Floors. Programming may include Narrative Index overlays that highlight underlying intent, strategic patterns, and systemic signals within the work.
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Market Access & Eligibility
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Listing Platforms: Submissions are accepted through the kizoku.media portal and authorized partner platforms.
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Asset Vintage: All works must have been completed within the last three (3) years.
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Operator Requirements: Entrants must be 18+ years of age. Non-English assets must include English subtitles.
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Authorized Listing: Submissions must be made by the original creator or an authorized rights holder.
Asset Classes Considered
KIZOKU reviews a broad spectrum of narrative intelligence, including:
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Films · Series · Documentaries · Animation · Micro-films · Commercials · Scripts · Visual Books · Podcasts · Experimental Works · AI-Assisted Productions.
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AI Policy: Synthetic media is welcome. However, Deepfakes or unauthorized use of real individuals/public figures is strictly prohibited.
Regulatory (Rights)
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Clearance: All audio-visual components must be original, licensed, or public domain.
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Indemnity: Entrants agree to indemnify KIZOKU Media against any legal claims or disputes. Infringing works will be delisted immediately.
Submission Fees & "The Offering"
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Non-Refundable Status: All submission fees are strictly non-refundable. Once an asset is submitted for review, the fee is processed as a "Listing Evaluation Fee" and cannot be returned regardless of selection status.
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Multiple Entries: Multiple submissions are permitted; each entry requires a separate submission and fee.
Valuation & Selection
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Evaluation: Works are scored by a panel selected by the Exchange. Highest scoring entries determine floor placement and award allocation.
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Finality: All decisions are final. KIZOKU retains full discretion over programming and "Floor" assignments.
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Narrative Intelligence: Selected works may be shown with contextual overlays (data visualization) aligned with the Exchange’s methodology.
The Hall of Intent
KIZOKU may curate a "Hall of Intent" featuring legacy works outside the 3-year window.
These function as Narrative Case Studies and are non-competitive, chosen solely for their systemic significance.
Usage Rights & License
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By submitting, entrants grant KIZOKU a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
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Screen the work during official Exchange cycles.
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Utilize clips, stills, and titles for promotional, editorial, and market-report purposes. Filmmakers retain 100% ownership of the underlying asset.
Operational Disclosure
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Delisting: KIZOKU reserves the right to remove works containing false information or material that poses legal risk.
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Market Volatility: The Exchange structure, schedule, and presentation model (Virtual vs. Physical) may change at any time based on operational requirements.
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Discovery Fee: A 10% Success Fee applies if the film secures a major commercial deal within 24 months of its KIZOKU premiere, as KIZOKU acts as the discovery platform.
THE KIZOKU BENCHMARKS (AWARDS)
CAPITAL FLOOR
Benchmark Name: LEVERAGE
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Recognizes narratives that illuminate finance, markets, economics, and the pursuit or wielding of value. Shows how money moves, power shifts, and decisions compound in the financial world.
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INTELLIGENCE FLOOR
Benchmark Name: CIPHER / DIRECTIVE
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CIPHER: Espionage, secrets, surveillance.
DIRECTIVE: Generals, strategy, command decisions, geopolitical maneuvers.
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SYSTEMS FLOOR
Benchmark Name: NEXUS
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Complex systems, networks, infrastructure, political and economic patterns. Shows how everything interconnects.
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VENTURES FLOOR
Benchmark Name: VANGUARD
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Innovation, disruption, founders, bold ideas. Narratives that shift culture, industry, or new eras.
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THE SOVEREIGN (Grand Honor)
The Absolute Reference. The Exchange’s highest valuation. The highest recognition across all Floors. Reserved for narratives that integrate finance, intelligence, systems, and visionary insight into a singular, influential statement. Embodies ultimate strategic, cultural, and cinematic impact.