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The film industry is a mix of major studios and emerging tech companies. Production houses like Legendary Entertainment have secured massive funding, with theirs totaling $3.6B.
The companies below show a wide range of business models, from streaming services to talent agencies. Newer startups like AnthroTek are using AI to create hyper realistic artificial skin for productions.
Below is our list of 16 Film startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Hulu operates a major streaming platform offering a mix of on-demand content and live TV. Subscribers get access to a deep library of movies and TV shows, including next-day episodes from major networks and a growing slate of original programming.
WME represents artists, creators, and performers across every corner of the entertainment industry, from film and television to music and digital media. The agency is a dominant force in shaping careers and brokering deals that define modern culture.
Legendary Entertainment produces blockbuster films, television series, and digital comics for a global audience. The company is known for creating immersive fictional worlds and bringing large-scale cinematic experiences to audiences everywhere.
Beast Industries operates as the media and production company behind the massive MrBeast digital entertainment brand. They have expanded beyond viral video content to launch popular consumer ventures, including the Feastables snack line and MrBeast Burger.
MUBI runs a curated streaming platform that introduces a new, hand-picked film each day for cinephiles. The company also produces and distributes its own slate of independent and international films.
Hoverfly builds tethered drone systems that provide persistent aerial intelligence for commercial and industrial clients. Their technology enables unlimited flight time and secure data transfer, making it ideal for surveillance, communications, and broadcast media applications.
AnthroTek develops advanced materials to manufacture hyper-realistic artificial skin, faces, and body parts. Their technology combines AI and 3D printing for applications in robotics, film production, and the medical device industry.
Showrunner builds a modern operating system for film and TV production. Their all-in-one platform helps crews streamline complex workflows, from scheduling and call sheets to script breakdowns.
Noctal develops an AI platform that generates high-quality sound effects from a single text prompt. Their technology helps creators in film, gaming, and social media instantly produce custom audio for their content.
DNEG creates award-winning visual effects and animation for feature films, television, and games. They partner with filmmakers and studios to produce the visual spectacle behind many of the world's most recognized films and television shows.
Our top ten list only scratches the surface of what's happening in film. Founders are tackling challenges across the board, from creating new content to building better tools for the trade.
These companies have collectively raised hundreds of millions, with funding from early grants to major corporate rounds. Here’s a look at the other startups to keep an eye on.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2016 | $48M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2016 | £30M | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2012 | NT$35M | Undisclosed | |
| Media | 2016 | $300M | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2021 | $25k | Grant | |
| SaaS | 2014 | €2.8M | Series A | |
| Media | 2016 | $15M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Media | 2024 | £35k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2021 | €10M | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2017 | $38.3M | Series B | |
| Media | 2019 | £1.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2011 | $11.4M | Venture Round | |
| Design | 2020 | £2.2M | Seed | |
| Media | 2018 | €1.3M | Seed | |
| Media | 2014 | £900k | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2015 | $40k | Seed | |
| Retail | 2016 | NOK2M | Seed | |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
