We’re raising a $3M seed round to redefine what it means to be “The next A24” → We’re creating a billion dollar brand by opening the floodgates of the internet
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Here’s The TLDR ⬇️
- Creators are producing exceptional stories online, attracting millions of passionate fans—but their IP remains massively undervalued
- Hollywood is no longer the center of culture; audiences have shifted online, but traditional distribution hasn’t adapted—leaving theaters 89% empty and billions in market potential unrealized.
- We’re seizing the moment to bring the internet’s most powerful stories to theaters, becoming the definitive brand for next-gen entertainment.
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How we got here ⤵️
Three years ago, we met online through watching each other’s films on YouTube. Frustrated by the landscape of hyper-sensationalized social content, we retreated to the woods of Montana to discuss the future of online storytelling. This led to the creation of the #YouTubeNewWave, a movement that has inspired over 7,500+ films worldwide. Recognizing the need to unite like-minded creators, we began scouring the internet.
For the past 2 years with a team of five, we’ve:
- Hosted 10+ global summits; most recently partnering with the Swiss government to bring together 85 creators, driving **92M+ organic impressions**
- Produced commercial campaigns for Coca-Cola, Spotify, & Notion
- Secured over $800K in partnership revenue from brands including Shopify, Polaroid, and The North Face
Meet the Founding Team:
📹 750,000 subscribers + 120 films totaling 30 million views on YouTube
📹 375,000 YouTube subscribers & 1.5 million+ followers across platforms
📽️ 250,000 followers on TikTok
Throughout the years people would ask “why not run a talent company?”, “Why not start an agency?”, “Why not franchise your events?”, but, those avenues wouldn’t solve the problem we were seeing.
What We've Experienced Firsthand with Our “YouTube Films”
Premium YouTube content doesn’t have the opportunity to be windowed in theaters, which holds back the potential for higher earnings and a new viewing experience for fans to enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyHcLp1H7Mc&ab_channel=MaxReisinger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFntoBRGF1A&ab_channel=SimonKim
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3 months spent filming + editing
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1.7 million views | 1,761 comments
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Total revenue: $5,245
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5 months spent filming + editing
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2.8 million views | 2,413 comments
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Total revenue: $0 (demonetized)