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Legion M, Fan-Driven Backer Of Films Like SXSW Prize Winner ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’, Raises $5M From 15,000 Investors


Legion M, the fan-driven film outfit behind films like SXSW favorite "My Dead Friend Zoe," has just raised $5 million from 15,000 individual investors.

Legion M, whose slate also includes the upcoming film The Man in the White Van, which stars Sean Astin, Ali Larter, Madison Wolfe and Brec Bassinger, lets audiences get directly involved in the creation of content and own a financial stake in it. Over the past 8 years we’ve grown Legion M into an award-winning movie studio with a demonstrated ability to finance, produce and distribute critically acclaimed films. “As Legion M continues to grow, so do the opportunities for filmmakers and storytellers to create content that resonates with audiences around the world,” said Paul Scanlan, CEO and co-founder of Legion M. “Our investors are at the heart of everything we do, and this latest round of funding will enable us to continue pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers in entertainment and delivering high-quality content that fans crave.”

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