Strada V2.0 launches drag-and-drop global peer-to-peer file transfers

The shift toward distributed post-production has been hampered by the latency and costs associated with moving terabytes of raw footage. By using a peer-to-peer protocol, Strada simplifies the ingestion and delivery stack, directly challenging established cloud-centric tools like Adobe’s Frame.io and Signiant. This move signals a broader industry trend toward 'infrastructure-less' workflows where the transfer layer is secondary to real-time collaboration. The platform’s ability to bypass recurring cloud storage costs while maintaining high-speed delivery provides a significant efficiency gain for mid-sized production houses. Watch for Strada’s potential integration with more localized NAS systems to further decentralize remote editing environments.

Strada was founded in early 2023 by brothers Michael and Peter Cioni, former executives at Adobe and Netflix respectively, who aimed to leverage AI for workflow automation rather than generative content. According to British Cinematographer (September 2023), the company secured $1.9 million in pre-seed funding from significant industry figures, including Panavision CEO Kim Snyder and filmmakers from 'This Is Us.' Prior to the 2.0 update, the platform spent most of 2024 and 2025 in various beta stages—releasing a private alpha in February 2024 and expanding to Windows in July 2025 (per YouTube Live).

Strategic partnerships have played a key role in Strada's market entry. Panavision joined as a strategic partner in late 2023, while the platform has focused on integrating with existing storage providers like Dropbox and Google Drive to act as an orchestration layer rather than a silo. Per Newsshooter (August 2025), the platform's core differentiator is its focus on the 'Four Ts': Transfer, Transcode, Transcribe, and Tag. By facilitating peer-to-peer transfers that allow editors to access remote DIT carts almost instantly, Strada attempts to replicate the 'Apple AirDrop' experience over global wide-area networks. This approach addresses a long-standing pain point in high-resolution video delivery where traditional browser-based uploads often struggle with the scale of 8K and RAW workflows.