Legion M (founded 2016) is an independent production company which makes films.
History Legion M was co-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 participate in the creation of movies, television series, virtual reality experiences and entertainment content". This model became possible after the SEC passed Title IV of the JOBS Act which allowed non-accredited investors to invest in small businesses.
On August 14, 2016, Legion M closed its initial funding round with $1,000,000 from over 3,000 investors. It filed 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. Later in 2024, the company raised $5 million from 15,000 individual investors.
In 2024, Legion M distributed its first film with the theatrical release of the documentary William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill. Their next film, My Dead Friend Zoe, debuted at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival and won The Audience Award, Best Feature Narrative at the Woodstock Film Festival 2024, and several other addition festival awards. It was acquired by the distribution company, Briarcliff Entertainment, which released in February 28, 2025, to critical acclaim.
In July 2025, Legion M announced that it had surpassed 58,000 investors and raised more than $25 million in capital following the close of its tenth fundraising round.
Filmography Legion M has produced, co-produced, funded, or distributed a number of films, including: TitleRelease dateRole(s)NotesColossal2016Release PartnerSci-fi meets personal dramaBad Samaritan2018Release PartnerPsychological thrillerMandy2018Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & LicensingStarring Nicolas CageThe Field Guide to Evil2018Equity InvestorHorror anthologyTolkien2019Release PartnerBiopic on J. R. R. TolkienMemory: The Origins of Alien2019Distributor (w/ Screen Media), Merch & LicensingExploration of Alien’s legacyJay and Silent Bob Reboot2019Equity Investor, Merch & LicensingSequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackSave Yourselves!2020Release Partner, Merch & LicensingSci-fi comedy about tech detoxArchenemy2020Executive Producer, Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & LicensingIndie superhero noirI'm Your Man2021–Romantic sci-fiNandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose2023Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing PartnerBased on a true story from the 1930sThis Is Not Financial Advice2023Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing PartnerAbout finance influencersWilliam Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill2023Producer, FinancierWilliam Shatner’s life and philosophyMy Dead Friend Zoe2024Producer, FinancierVeteran drama with comedy twistFackham Hall2025Distributor, Financier, Marketing Partner (w/ Bleecker Street)Parody of period dramas
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External links
Legion M Forum Jeff Annison and David Baxter of Legion M on the Super Hero Speak podcast from NYCC 2019