George Beck

Introducing Lamina1 Spaces V2 Over the next 10 days, we’ll share a look behind the curtain at the new Spaces product - ahead of public release. First up: the IP hub. A home base for creators, community, content, crowdfunding, quests, contributions, and co-ownership.

"Creator-owned" gets used a lot. Here's what it actually means in a deal: You retain the right to make sequels, merch, adaptations, and spin-offs without asking permission. Most creators sign that away without realizing it.

Shodai's take on "The Contribution Economy" is perfectly aligned with our vision for filmmakers and animators. Aligning incentives with audience members that meaningfully contribute to your IP can mean the difference between a beloved brand or not for indie creators.

A group of 20-year-olds made a trailer for their Gen Z coming-of-age film for $500. Millions of views. Now they are halfway to their 100K goal on a crowdfund to make the entire movie. The trailer did the work a sales agent usually does. Watch the trailer for FRICK! on YT!

A filmmaker made a $65,000 feature and guaranteed distribution before it was finished. Not with a studio. Not with a sales agent. By thinking like a startup from day one.

60,000 people own a piece of Legion M - a fan-owned film studio that's now produced work with Eli Roth. They raised $25m direct from their community. Fans with equity stakes, not just merch.

7 years. Creator-owned IP. Golden Horse Award. GKIDS just picked up Another World for North American distribution - and Point Five Creations still owns the characters. The slow road to independence just paid off.

The Rip hit 112M views. Artists Equity just signed a Netflix first-look deal. This is what happens when you own the IP on a hit. Not just royalties. A seat at the table.