Legion M

Legion M
Company typePrivate
Industry
  • Entertainment
Founded2016 (2016)
Founder
ProductsMotion pictures, television, video games
Websitelegionm.com

Legion M (founded 2016) is an independent production company which makes films.[1][2] The company is based in Los Angeles with offices in the Bay Area of California.   

History

Legion M was founded by Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison in March 2016.[3] It is the world's first entertainment studio which "allows fans to invest in and be part of the creation of new movies, television shows, virtual reality and other pieces of entertainment content"[4] after the SEC passed Title IV of the JOBS Act allowing non-accredited investors to make investments in small businesses.[5]

Legion M is currently partnered with Seth Green, co-creator of TV series Robot Chicken, Gaston Dominguez of Meltdown Entertainment, and gaming studio Animal Repair Show.[6][7] Legion M partnered with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for distribution and marketing purposes.[8] On August 14, 2016, Legion M closed its initial funding round with $1,000,000 from over 3,000 investors.[9] It worked with the SEC to launch their 2nd funding round as a Reg A+ in March 2017. due to higher funding thresholds and attracting more investors.[10]

On December 12, 2018, Legion M and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment ("CSS Entertainment") announced the formation of an agreement to produce television shows for their audience.[11]

Investment Model

Legion M operates under equity crowdfunding rules to enable a model where investors can buy shares in the company.[2]

In 2026, Legion M announced the launch of the Legion M Film Fund, an investment vehicle structured to allow individuals to participate in the financing of film acquisition and distribution activities. The fund enables investors to contribute capital toward the marketing and release of films acquired from festivals and other sources.[12]

Productions and distribution

Legion M has produced, co-produced, financed, or and distributed a number of films across several genres while collaborating.[13] In 2016, Legion M partnered with Seth Green, co-creator of TV series Robot Chicken, Gaston Dominguez of Meltdown Entertainment, gaming studio Animal Repair Show, Kevin Smith, Dean Devlin, Michael Uslan, and Stan Lee, creator of the Marvel Universe.[6][7] It also had a past partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for distribution and marketing purposes.[8]

In 2025, Legion M entered into a financing and distribution partnership with Bleecker Street on Fackham Hall, a spoof comedy which released theatrically on December 5, 2025.[14]

Filmography

Legion M has produced, co-produced, funded, or distributed a number of films,[13] including:

Title Release date Role(s) Notes
Colossal 2016 Release Partner Sci-fi meets personal drama
Bad Samaritan 2018 Release Partner Psychological thriller
Mandy 2018 Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & Licensing Starring Nicolas Cage
The Field Guide to Evil 2018 Equity Investor Horror anthology
Tolkien 2019 Release Partner Biopic on J.R.R. Tolkien
Memory: The Origins of Alien 2019 Distributor (w/ Screen Media), Merch & Licensing Exploration of Alien’s legacy
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot 2019 Equity Investor, Merch & Licensing Sequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Save Yourselves! 2020 Release Partner, Merch & Licensing Sci-fi comedy about tech detox
Archenemy 2020 Executive Producer, Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & Licensing Indie superhero noir
I'm Your Man 2021 – Romantic sci-fi
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose 2023 Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing Partner Based on a true story from the 1930s
This Is Not Financial Advice 2023 Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing Partner About finance influencers
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill 2023 Producer, Financier Shatner’s life and philosophy
My Dead Friend Zoe[2] 2024 Producer, Financier Veteran drama with comedy twist
Fackham Hall[15] 2025 Distributor, Financier, Marketing Partner (w/ Bleecker Street) Parody of period dramas

References

  1. ^ Hayes, Dade (2024-09-05). "Legion M, Fan-Driven Backer Of Films Like SXSW Prize Winner 'My Dead Friend Zoe', Raises $5M From 15,000 Investors". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  2. ^ a b c Lee, Abigail (2025-02-27). "Paul Scanlan, Legion M CEO and Co-Founder, on the Success of 'My Dead Friend Zoe'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  3. ^ Spangler, Todd (2016-03-09). "Startup Legion M Launches Crowdfunded Studio That Lets Fans Buy Piece of Company". Variety. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  4. ^ Hersko, Tyler (3 August 2016). "Legion M, a fan-owned entertainment company, gives viewers a say for $7 a share". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  5. ^ "Introducing "The World's First Fan-Owned Entertainment Company"". Co.Create. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  6. ^ a b "Fan-owned Legion M takes on the Hollywood studios". TheStreet. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  7. ^ a b "First Fan-Owned Studio Legion M Launches". Animation Magazine. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  8. ^ a b Lincoln, Ross (May 26, 2016). "Alamo Drafthouse & Legion M Partner On Genre Entertainment Development Stream". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  9. ^ Hurst, Samantha (August 15, 2016). "Legion M Closes Record-Setting $1M Wefunder Crowdfunding Round & Named Itself Most Popular Reg CF Company". www.crowdfundinsider.com. Crowdfund Insider. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  10. ^ "Legion M Launches SEC Qualified "mini-IPO" With REG A+ Investment Offering". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  11. ^ Hayes, Dade (2018-12-12). "Legion M And Chicken Soup For The Soul Form Film And TV Partnership". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
  12. ^ Welk, Brian (2026-01-21). "Now You Can Help Acquire and Release Movies Out of Festivals Like Sundance". IndieWire. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  13. ^ a b "LEGION M'S SLATE OF PROJECTS". Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (2025-10-24). "Legion M Pacts With Bleecker Street On Distribution & Marketing For Period Drama Spoof 'Fackham Hall'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  15. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (September 7, 2023). "Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Thomasin McKenzie & Katherine Waterston To Lead Jimmy Carr-Penned Spoof 'Fackham Hall'; Veterans Launches Sales With Bleecker Street Aboard For U.S. – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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