COIN
Filmmaker John Brownell tells a story of risk, reward, real estate, and revenge in DWF LA 2026 feature COIN. In an effort to save their local park, two slackers, Billy and Ricky, set up a fake fundraising campaign under a local mayor and developer running for governor of California. When donations appear overnight, they think they’re rich and decide to reinvest the money into Billy’s newly formed cryptocurrency fund.
Ricky and Billy’s friend Audrey must break the news that their scheme is entirely illegal. When a political henchman comes looking for the funds, all hell breaks loose.
The authenticity of how these two approach crypto is applause-worthy. You will find yourself both nodding and shaking your head as they navigate a world that is based mostly on vibes.
Madison West is our voice of reason as Audrey. She is a grounding presence. The camera loves her. Danny Breslin gives Billy an overconfidence that perfectly suits his character’s ambitions. Tyler Picchi is Ricky. Picchi nicely balances fearlessness and optimism. West, Breslin, and Picchi have a solid chemistry together.
The entire script is much more than an indictment of crypto and corruption. It plays into the massive ignorance of the average voter, but specifically, to an overconfident generation raised on the internet. Brownell leans into the technology gap but cleverly illustrates the impact of influencers and the internet as a true learning tool, without it getting preachy for those who couldn’t care less about crypto.
Brownell skillfully tackles the dark side of politics and the very real power imbalance we are currently experiencing in this wonky timeline. COIN is undeniably entertaining. I look forward to seeing what comes next from Brownell.
Coin Teaser Trailer:
WRITER/DIR: John Brownell
PRODS: John Brownell, Blake Johnson
CAST: Tyler Picchi, Danny Breslin, Madison West, Roy Abramsohn, Sharlene Radlein
Two friends misappropriate campaign funds to launch a cryptocurrency in a half-baked plan to save a local park, setting a political hitman after them.
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