The Film Co-Operative LLC

Name

The Film Co-Operative LLC

Legal name

The Film Co-Operative LLC

Website

https://thefilmco-op.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Development & Packaging (IP Sourcing, Script, Attachments) (MPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sales Agency Representation & Deal Structuring (MPADAAAK), Co-Production & Treaty Structuring (MPADAAAC), Production Accounting & Business Affairs (Accounting, Legal Clearances) (MPADAFAM)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Feature film distribution
• Ai-driven filmmaking
• Film investment offerings
• Virtual production studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Film production and distribution: Revenue generated from producing, co-producing, and distributing feature films and other screen content, including downstream revenue from distribution deals (e.g., Vision Films for The Correction Unit).
2. Investor capital (film equity investments): Capital raised from individual investors through tiered, ROI-based investment offerings processed via Stripe, in exchange for equity or revenue share in specific projects.
3. Consulting services: Paid consulting engagements billed through Stripe, leveraging the team's production, AI filmmaking, and pre-visualization expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Film Co-Operative LLC is a film production collective that develops, co-produces, and distributes feature films and screen content using a hybrid AI-driven filmmaking methodology (AI-assisted script analysis, casting, and post-production) combined with VR-based pre-visualization and 3D animation pipelines. The company operates across a $500K–$30M+ production budget range, manages a slate spanning pre-production, development, and release films, and additionally offers ROI-tied film equity investments to individual investors plus paid consulting services delivered through Stripe.

Product overview

The Film Co-Operative is not a single unified software product but a film production platform-plus-portfolio architecture organized into five distinct categories: Films in Pre-Production (e.g., DragonMan franchise, Spawn of the Living Dead, Organism 46 B The Unseen, A Natural Selection, Fairy Dress, The Correction Unit, The Perfect Mark, Cosmic Companions, Naughty Boys, Marilyn Monroe Returns, In The Cards), Films in Release (Gore Orphanage, Weiland, DragonMan Dying Isn't Funny, The Hoarder, Homecoming, Goodbye Christopher Robin, The Third Half, Closing the Ring, A Ring of Endless Light, The P.I.T, St Trinians, Lawn Dogs), Films in Development (Black Sand, The Last Broadcast, No Forgiving, The Lady, Game, Drowned World, The Animal, Fragile Ghost, Tangerine, Into The Shadows, The Visitants, Skin Deep, Wesley's Odyssey, Brides for the Asking, And A Boy Shall Lead Them, The Fear of Day, The Hollow Man, Why Things Change, Let Them Believe, Blind Justice, Glimmer in the Outback, Yuletide Spirits, Dr Seuss, Funeral Fakers, Lightning Ghost, For the Love of a Butterfly), Low-Cap Films in Development (The Angel of Death, Revenge of Mary Banks, Fire Woman, Bokor's Secret, Killer Queens, A Soul to Steal, The Devil's Letter, Run, Tastes Like Chicken, Rumplestiltskin), and Television. The Co-Op combines these productions with a shared service stack including AI-driven script analysis, casting and post-production tooling, VR pre-visualization (via technology partners CineLogic, The Third Floor, and Unreal Engine), and an investor/financial-partner platform (CNB, BancofCal, Slated, Pipe, BondIt, Crowdfundr, StartEngine, FundRazr, Clocktower Tax Credits, Blue Fox Financing, Louisiana Entertainment, WeFunder, SPPX, EP, Seed&Spark, CIT, OneWestBank, Revolut).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Correction Unit Pre-production thriller about violent young offenders experimented on with brutal AI technology at a sinister institute; produced by Foyle River Films | The Film Co-Operative LLC, directed by Derry Shillitto, distributed by Vision Films; international streaming/VOD distribution agreement in place.
• Spawn of the Living Dead Zombie horror sequel written by John A Russo (co-author of Night of the Living Dead), directed by Ani Kyd Wolf; produced by Sugar Skull Films, The Film Co-Operative LLC, and Mania Entertainment; cast includes Casper Van Dien, Michael Berryman, Bill Moseley, Trina Parks, and C Ernst Harth.
• DragonMan (franchise) The Film Co-Operative's flagship franchise based on Ted Lazaris' best-selling DragonMan novels; the latest installment, DragonMan: The Adventures of Luke Starr, is in pre-production, with DragonMan Dying Isn't Funny already in the release catalog.
• Gore Orphanage Horror title currently in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Release catalog.
• Weiland Independent title released through The Film Co-Operative's Films in Release portfolio.
• DragonMan Dying Isn't Funny DragonMan franchise installment in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Release lineup.
• The Hoarder Horror title promoted to The Film Co-Operative's Films in Release status.
• Homecoming 2009 film released by The Film Co-Operative's slate; Executive Producer Nuala Quinn-Barton, starring Mischa Barton, Matt Long, and Jessica Stroup.
• Goodbye Christopher Robin 2018 feature released through The Film Co-Operative's slate; Financial Consultant / Executive Producer Nuala Quinn-Barton; starring Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald, Domhnall Gleeson, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
• The Third Half 2013 feature released through The Film Co-Operative's slate; starring Rade Serbedzija and Richard Sammel.
• In The Cards Drama/Romance about a down-to-earth woman whose world is upended when she attracts a 'Men's Choice Club' President; produced by Mania Entertainment LLC | The Film Co-Operative LLC; written by Christan Van Slyke.
• The Devil's Letter Horror film about a 300-year-old possessed-nun letter decoded by two students; produced by Leesa Robinson Entertainment Group and The Film Co-Operative; Executive Producers Leesa Robinson and Nuala Quinn-Barton; written by Lance Ness and Carisia Switala.
• The Fear of Day Horror/thriller about a menacing figure threatening Sophie and her adoptive father; produced by Mania Entertainment LLC | The Film Co-Operative LLC; directed by Saverio Tufano and Sean M Valdo; starring Alejandra Onieva and Yoon Joyce.
• Brides for the Asking Drama about a widowed Nebraska rancher who imports a Belarusian bride and is jailed for her murder when her abusive pimp reappears; produced by Mania Entertainment LLC | The Film Co-Operative LLC; written by Martina Finch; produced by Nuala Quinn-Barton.
• The Perfect Mark Drama about Justine uncovering her husband Mark's rekindled relationship with his ex-wife and business partner Skylar; produced by Rod & Reel Entertainment | The Film Co-Operative LLC | Mania Entertainment; directed/written by Rod Roberts.
• Naughty Boys London-set comedy about a Liverpool university student who discovers fortune in spanking wealthy men; produced by Mania Entertainment; developed/executive produced by Nuala Quinn-Barton; directed by Nick Wood; starring Nigel Havers, Tony Maudsley, and Gillian Kearney.
• The Last Broadcast Sci-fi/horror about a journalist, his scientist ex-wife, and their daughter hunted by forces that erase people as a worldwide broadcast resets reality; produced by Mania Entertainment | The Film Co-Operative LLC; written by Ted Lazaris; produced by Nuala Quinn-Barton.
• Organism 46 B The Unseen Horror pre-production title in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Pre-Production catalog, produced by Nuala Quinn-Barton.
• A Natural Selection Suspense thriller in The Film Co-Operative's pre-production slate.
• Fairy Dress Pre-production title in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Pre-Production portfolio, with related title Whistling Kate.
• Cosmic Companions Pre-production title in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Pre-Production lineup, produced by Nuala Quinn-Barton.
• Black Sand Development-stage title listed in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Development portfolio.
• No Forgiving Development-stage title listed in The Film Co-Operative's Films in Development portfolio.
• Marilyn Monroe Returns Pre-production biographical project in The Film Co-Operative's slate, produced by Nuala Quinn-Barton.
• Film Equity Investment Offerings (The Correction Unit tiered ROI program) Tiered ROI-based film equity investment offerings sold through a Stripe-powered self-serve payment portal on the company website, where individual investors select a tier (from under $1,999 to $9,000+) tied to a stated ROI percentage.
• Production & AI/VR Pre-Visualization Consulting Paid consulting engagements billed through Stripe, leveraging the team's production, AI filmmaking, and pre-visualization expertise, made available alongside the company's film production services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles project budgets ranging from $500,000 to $30,000,000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Third FloorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisualization and pre-vis/VFX house listed as an affiliate supporting pre-visualization work for the company's productions.
• CineLogicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate supporting production/post-production services for the company.
• Unreal EnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationEpic Games' real-time 3D engine used as an affiliate technology platform for virtual production and pre-visualization.
• Studio ONIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate creative/production studio supporting the company's projects.
• Storming TeacupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate production/animation studio working with the company.
• Diorama FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival partner used for project showcasing, marketing, or distribution opportunities.
• Mania Entertainment (LLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecurring co-production partner across multiple of the company's projects, including The Correction Unit.
• Weta WorkshopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-end VFX and design house listed as an affiliate partner for effects/prop/design work.
• BFI (British Film Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK film body listed as an affiliate, relevant for UK distribution, festival, and promotional opportunities.
• IPM CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate supporting intellectual property management for the company's projects.
• EdgyTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate media partner used for marketing/promotion of the company's content.
• Acorn Media
• Buffalo 8minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction and distribution affiliate supporting the company's content distribution.
• Screen IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish national film body listed as an affiliate, relevant for co-production incentives and promotion in Ireland.
• India ShootsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate production services partner used for India-based production activity.
• Foyle River FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner on The Correction Unit feature.
• Sugar Skull FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner on the Spawn of the Living Dead project.
• Leesa Robinson Entertainment GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner on the Devil's Letter project.
• Rod & Reel EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner on The Perfect Mark project.
• Vision FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for The Correction Unit, handling downstream film sales across retail and streaming channels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blumhouse Productions: Independent horror and genre film production company that develops and produces micro-to-mid-budget films at scale — the closest analogue to The Film Co-Operative's slate strategy and budget band ($500K–$30M), and the dominant benchmark The Film Co-Operative is implicitly competing against.
• A24: Independent film production and distribution company focused on auteur-driven genre and prestige projects, directly comparable to The Film Co-Operative's mix of horror/thriller and drama titles plus integrated distribution.
• XYZ Films: Independent genre-focused film production, financing, and sales company with international co-production capabilities — closely aligned with The Film Co-Operative's horror/thriller slate and global co-production model across US/UK.
• Vertical Entertainment: Independent film distribution and production company specializing in genre films with mid-budget ranges, comparable to The Film Co-Operative in target genres and theatrical/VOD distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• NEON: Larger, more established independent film distributor and production company with global reach; overlapping genre positioning and distribution-first model but with a much larger capital base and broader slate.
• Lionsgate: Major independent-leaning studio with a large genre and horror slate plus established distribution; the broader incumbent whose distribution relationships and financing capacity dwarf The Film Co-Operative's.

Emerging players

• Wonder Dynamics: AI-driven filmmaking/VFX technology company (now part of Autodesk) building tools that automate portions of the film production pipeline — directly comparable to The Film Co-Operative's stated AI-driven script, casting, and post-production workflow.
• Cuebric: AI-powered virtual production environment for film and television backgrounds, comparable to The Film Co-Operative's VR pre-visualization and 3D-animation-driven virtual production approach.
• Flawless AI: AI film tools company focused on post-production visual effects and dubbing, overlapping directly with The Film Co-Operative's AI-driven post-production and VR/AI hybrid workflow.

Others

• StartEngine: Equity crowdfunding platform listed among The Film Co-Operative's financial partners and a direct comparable for the company's tiered-investor, ROI-tied capital-raise model — not a content competitor but a structural benchmark for how indie film raises capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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