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 ("CSS Entertainment") announced the formation of an agreement to produce television shows for their audience. == Filmography ==