Jersey Shore Entertainment

What Jersey Shore Entertainment does

Jersey Shore Entertainment is an independent film and television production studio founded in 2024 as the parent company, with operating predecessor entities (ThunderBall Films, Requia Studios) dating back to 2005 and founder Mario Domina's production career beginning in 1987. The company operates a five-phase production model spanning Creation/Acquisition, Development, Financing & Tax Credit Administration, Production, and Distribution & Monetization. Its portfolio spans over 20 titles across documentaries (JFK assassination franchise, 50 Year Death Watch, The Real Zodiac Killer, Jack the Ripper: Reality and Myth), true crime (Murder! Molly & The Mob, French Connection Blues), paranormal/supernatural (Blue Hotel, Paranormal Confidential, Phantoms & Monsters, Order of Exorcists), and dramatic features, with most projects in development or production rather than monetization.

The studio's core operations are conventional film/TV production: IP development, talent packaging, production execution, and multi-platform distribution. The only notable technology layer is a partnership with Aurbit AI (April 2025) to embed an interactive shopping app that lets viewers click and purchase products seen in productions. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a production office (JSE Films) in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. It is registered as a Florida General Partnership (No. 2400000437) and a New Jersey company (No. 4400008603), with no proprietary technology platforms disclosed.

Revenue is generated through one-time content licensing, licensing royalties, presales/co-production transaction fees, and tax credit placement services. Distribution is channel-led via 15+ partners including streaming platforms (Apple TV+, Roku, Amazon Prime, Tubi, Plex, XUMO, Free4All), international sales agents (Twin Engines Global/BMG Global, The Film Catalogue), and distributors (Breaking Glass Pictures, Red House Streaming). Customers are distribution partners and co-production entities rather than end consumers. The company is privately held under founder/CEO Mario Domina with no institutional funding and an advisory board composed of tax credit specialists, legal counsel, PR advisors, and casting/talent partners.

Name

Jersey Shore Entertainment

Legal name

Jersey Shore Entertainment

Website

https://jerseyshoreentertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jersey Shore Entertainment is an independent film and television production studio developing documentaries, true crime, paranormal, and dramatic content distributed through 15+ streaming platforms and international sales agents. It operates a five-phase production model from IP acquisition through tax-credit-financed production to global distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Television Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Theatrical Distribution (Domestic) (MPADAJAA)

Keywords

• Film production
• Television production
• Documentary production
• Content distribution
• Entertainment licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Film and Television Production: The company develops and produces original film and television content across multiple genres including historical documentaries, true crime, paranormal, and dramatic series. Content is produced in various stages: released, production, and development.
2. Content Distribution and Licensing: Distribution agreements with platforms like Twin Engines Global/BMG Global, Breaking Glass Pictures, and Red House Streaming for distribution across streaming platforms (Roku, Amazon Prime, Tubi, XUMO, Free4All) and international markets.
3. Presales and Co-production Revenue: The company engages in presales agreements and co-production partnerships with international partners like Revelation Films UK, generating revenue through upfront sales and collaborative production arrangements.
4. Tax Credit Incentives: The company leverages strategic funding models through tax credit administration, working with advisory board members Tax Credits US and Credits and Incentives Corp to maximize production incentives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jersey Shore Entertainment is a film and television production company that develops, finances, produces, and distributes original content across documentaries, true crime, paranormal/horror, and dramatic feature genres. The company operates an end-to-end five-phase production model spanning creation/acquisition, development, financing and tax credit administration, production, and distribution/monetization. Content is delivered to global audiences via streaming platforms, international sales agents, and theatrical release.

Product overview

Jersey Shore Entertainment is a film and television production company operating under a parent company and subsidiary structure (Jersey Shore Entertainment, JSE Films, and acquired entity Requia Studios). The company produces content across multiple genres including documentaries (JFK Assassination series, The Real Zodiac Killer, 50 Year Death Watch), true crime (Murder! Molly & The Mob, French Connection Blues), supernatural/horror (Blue Hotel, Paranormal Confidential, Phantoms & Monsters, Order of Exorcists), and dramatic features. Their portfolio includes released films (SubHysteria, The Blue Monkey, Pulp Chicken, Vatican Intervention), active TV series in production (Blue Hotel), and multiple projects in development. Content is distributed through partnerships with streaming platforms including Roku, Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Xumo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JSE Films: Production office located in New Jersey, registered under number 4400008603.

Products and services

• JSE Films
• Original Documentary Slate
• True Crime Series and Features
• Paranormal and Horror Productions
• Dramatic Feature Films
• International Sales and Distribution
• Financing and Tax Credit Administration

Quantifiable outcome

• SubHysteria (2010) achieved ticket sales that doubled the revenue above the production budget through Cannes Film Festival exposure and extended theatrical release in Venezuela.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and advisory.

• Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL)strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2026Thomas Dunlap and Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL) provide legal representation. DBL is a veteran-owned law firm ranked in 2026 Chambers USA Guide and WTR 1000.
• Red House Streaming / RHStvcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Red House Streaming and RHStv expand into independent film distribution through strategic alliance with Jersey Shore Entertainment. Red House operates a 5,600-square-foot production facility in St. Petersburg, Florida with three studios.
• Breaking Glass PicturescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Breaking Glass Pictures inked a two-picture distribution deal with Jersey Shore Entertainment, distributing content globally to major streaming platforms like Amazon, iTunes, Fandango, Tubi, and more.
• Prod Co Accountants / Margot RansomadvisoryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Production Company Accountants, Founder & CEO Margot Ransom as advisory board member providing financial strategy, production accounting, and fractional CFO services.
• Revelation Films UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Jersey Shore Entertainment partners with Revelation Films UK (BAFTA-nominated production company) on Phantoms & Monsters for co-production, development, packaging, production, and worldwide distribution.
• KO / Hollywood Entertainment NewsstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Strategic alliance with Kadrolsha Ona Carole (KO) for global PR and multimedia powerhouse services. KO is a 12X Paranormal Awards winner and Head of Global PR for the partnership.
• BritishmaniastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Britishmania, the #1 Beatles tribute band, brings unique style and sounds to Blue Hotel TV series with charity event performance in Bahamas.
• Phantoms & MonsterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Strategic alliance and Co-Creation/Co-production partnership for development, packaging, production, distribution, and branding worldwide of Phantoms & Monsters as Radio/TV/Streaming/DVD series.
• Aurbit AI / Adease Media IntelligencestrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025Agreement with Adease Media Intelligence/Aurbit AI in Canada to develop a unique interactive shopping app for integration into Film-TV productions, enabling viewers to click and purchase products seen in productions.
• Twin Engines Global / BMG GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Twin Engines Global/Bridgestone Multimedia Group (BMG Global) entered into a first-look partnership with Jersey Shore Entertainment for international sales, distribution, and production. BMG Global distributes completed projects including JFK Assassination series and Fifty-Year Death Watch across streaming platforms.
• Above the Line AgencystrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Above the Line Agency represents writers, directors and other content creators, providing talent representation for Jersey Shore Entertainment projects.
• Mirror Images Specialty Talent AgencystrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2023Dorothy Findlater of Mirror Images Specialty Talent Agency joins Advisory Board to oversee casting celebrity look-a-like talent for specific Jersey Shore Entertainment productions.
• Elevated Artists Entertainment / Lisa SimpsonstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2023Lisa Simpson, CEO of Elevated Artists Entertainment, LLC, serves as Advisory Board member and Casting Director, instrumental in packaging talent for Blue Hotel.
• Beahive Studios LLC / Beatrice SniperstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Strategic studio alliance with Beahive Studios LLC for special effects makeup artistry services on Jersey Shore Entertainment productions.
• Order of ExorcistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership with Order of Exorcists (under The Sacred Order of Saint Michael the Archangel) for TV series development, podcast production, and social media content.
• EO IntegrationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEO Integration partnership for SubHysteria 2026 re-release and spinoff series development, building on the 2010 original film's success at Cannes Film Festival.
• Foxtrot X-RaystrategicTechnology or IntegrationPhoenix-based visual effects (VFX) and motion design studio providing Hollywood-level visual effects for independent productions, specializing in VFX, CGI, and motion graphics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vertical Entertainment: Independent film distribution company releasing titles across theatrical, home video, and streaming platforms. Directly comparable as a channel peer for Jersey Shore Entertainment's distribution strategy with mid-budget independent productions.
• Pure Flix: Independent film and streaming company focused on faith-based and family content. Comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment because of similar genre specialization (faith/values-driven titles such as Vatican Intervention and Order of Exorcists) and parallel streaming distribution model.
• Gravitas Ventures: Independent film distribution company placing content across transactional, streaming, and AVOD platforms. Comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment as a similarly sized independent distributor working with AVOD/FAST channels like Tubi and Roku.
• Saban Films: Independent film distribution and production company focused on action, thriller, and genre content. Comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment because both acquire and distribute genre-driven independent films to streaming and international buyers.
• The Asylum: Independent film producer of low-budget genre films, mockbusters, and creature features. Closely comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment in business model — high-volume independent production across thriller/supernatural niches sold primarily to streaming and international buyers.
• Cinedigm: Independent content distribution and streaming company operating AVOD/FAST channels on platforms like Tubi, Roku, and Plex. Highly comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment because both monetize niche content (genre, documentary, true crime) across the same AVOD/FAST ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Blumhouse Productions: Independent film and television producer specializing in low-budget horror and genre content. Comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment because both center independent genre slates (paranormal, horror, true crime) with cost-efficient production models and streaming-platform distribution.
• A24: Independent entertainment company producing and distributing film and television. While much larger and prestige-leaning, A24 is comparable in that it is a private independent studio developing original IP across multiple genres with global streaming distribution.
• Lionsgate: Major independent studio producing and distributing film and television across multiple genres including thriller and true crime. Comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment as a broader incumbent in independent content that buys and distributes titles in similar genres.
• Lionsgate's Starz / Investigation Discovery (Warner Bros. Discovery): Cable/streaming networks specializing in true crime and paranormal content. Comparable to Jersey Shore Entertainment because JFK Files, Jack the Ripper, Zodiac Killer, and Order of Exorcists all sit in core content categories these networks actively license.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@jerseyshoreentertainment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/mario-domina-3529304
• Instagraminstagram.com/jerseyshoreentertainment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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