Legion M
Media company
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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.
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| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 2016 |
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| Products | Motion pictures, television, video games |
| Website | legionm |
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[when?] 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 |
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| 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 |