Legion M


Legion M is an independent production company which makes films.

History

Legion M was founded by Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison in March 2016. 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" after the SEC passed Title IV of the JOBS Act allowing non-accredited investors to make investments in small businesses.
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. Legion M partnered with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for distribution and marketing purposes. On August 14, 2016, Legion M closed its initial funding round with $1,000,000 from over 3,000 investors. 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.
On December 12, 2018, Legion M and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment announced the formation of an agreement to produce television shows for their audience.

Filmography

Legion M has produced, co-produced, funded, or distributed a number of films, including:
TitleRelease dateRoleNotes
Colossal2016Release PartnerSci-fi meets personal drama
Bad Samaritan2018Release PartnerPsychological thriller
Mandy2018Equity Investor, Merch & LicensingStarring Nicolas Cage
The Field Guide to Evil2018Equity InvestorHorror anthology
Tolkien2019Release PartnerBiopic on J.R.R. Tolkien
Memory: The Origins of Alien2019Distributor, Merch & LicensingExploration of Alien’s legacy
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot2019Equity Investor, Merch & LicensingSequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Save Yourselves!2020Release Partner, Merch & LicensingSci-fi comedy about tech detox
Archenemy2020Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Merch & LicensingIndie superhero noir
I'm Your Man2021–Romantic sci-fi
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose2023Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing PartnerBased on a true story from the 1930s
This Is Not Financial Advice2023Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing PartnerAbout finance influencers
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill2023Producer, FinancierShatner’s life and philosophy
My Dead Friend Zoe2024Producer, FinancierVeteran drama with comedy twist
Fackham Hall2025Distributor, Financier, Marketing Partner Parody of period dramas