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In the land of Hollywood, Amit, a socially inept and frustrated screenwriter with ambitions of grandeur, believes he is on the cusp of breaking through. After years of grinding, he’s finally written the perfect script. The one that will set the record straight and change the game for him for good - if only someone in power would read it.
His script, SLICE RIGHT (a play on the term “swipe right”), follows the journey of a twisted do-gooder who lures deviant, disrespectful men on fake dates and murders them in the name of women’s rights. Despite its timely and cutting take on society, Amit moves from one industry meeting to the next, painfully realizing that executives in Hollywood only care about one thing: Pre-Existing IP (Intellectual Property). In other words, scripts based on popular books, true stories, comic books and especially TRUE CRIME. No executive wants to risk their job by betting on an original idea.
Try as he might, no executive actually gives him or his script any attention. And the success of those around him, especially his roommate, Tom, eats away at Amit’s spirit. That is until a freak accident on an inebriated walk home changes everything…
After being ejected from an UberPool ride, Amit finds himself in an unfamiliar neighborhood and feels forced to confront a belligerent jerk he sees harassing a young woman after a date. Quickly, the exchange escalates into a heated tussle in which Amit accidentally kills the man.
Still in shock (and without any witnesses), Amit realizes the unique opportunity right in front of him. For if Hollywood wants to tell stories based on real events, then Amit must mimic the murders in his script to create the “organic” buzz he so desperately desires.
And so, little by little, and murder by murder, Amit turns into the very serial killer he created in his story – giving him the arrogance, audacity, and pre-existing IP he needs to make it in show business.
But with Tom and his crush, Sofia, coming into the fold, Amit - like many in pursuit of an all-consuming goal - is left to decide: How much and WHO is he willing to sacrifice?
The script forms the foundation of every film, and this is one of the best we’ve seen. It’s a smart, funny and tight story – the kind we believe has potential to become a classic.
The inner workings of Hollywood have always been great fodder for story, and FADE TO BLACK has echoes of everything from Charlie Kaufman’s ADAPTATION and Robert Altman's THE PLAYER to ENTOURAGE and ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. And yet no film or tv series has stepped up to lampoon the arrogance, viciousness, and existential hopelessness that permeates the lives of the people who work in this insane industry for many years…until FADE TO BLACK.
This devilishly satirical HORROR/COMEDY written by Brandon Cohen, a frustrated Disney Channel children’s television writer, is the perfect antidote to these times, delivering laughs, thrills, and horror as its main character attempts to climb the ladder that is Hollywood.
Finally – We’ve already attached the perfect lead for this film in Karan Soni, who you may recognize as the hilarious taxicab driver Dopinder from the DEADPOOL franchise and who voiced Pavitr Prabhakar (Spider-Man India) in SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE. Most recently, Karan starred opposite Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Frozen, The Matrix Resurrections) in A NICE INDIAN BOY, which premiered at this year's SXSW to a standing ovation.
From there, we've built out an explosive ensemble of talent around him, coupled with a handful of exciting CAMEOS - for Hollywood stars and personalities to play themselves - on screen as well.
ATTACHED CAST
We’re keeping one more secret up our sleeve—a cast announcement sure to please fans of the horror genre. FADE TO BLACK will include one of the most iconic names in horror, a legendary talent celebrated for their work both in front of and behind the camera. Stay tuned!
The industry is already buzzing with excitement about this cool project, fueled by our compelling logline, incredible cast, and dream team of creatives. With one of our biggest names still to be announced, there’s even more news on the horizon! Check out some of the early press highlights below.
‘Deadpool’ Actor Karan Soni Lands Lead Role in Andrew Sandler’s Thriller ‘Fade to Black’ (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
Betty Gabriel, Thomas Barbusuca, Annie Gonzalez & Caylee Cowan Join Legion M’s Show Biz Thriller ‘Fade To Black’ - Deadline
We’re thrilled to unveil the phenomenal creative team working with Andrew Sandler to bring FADE TO BLACK to life. At the helm of our visual storytelling is cinematographer Bryce Fortner (Ingrid Goes West, Professor Marston & The Wonder Women), whose dynamic and evocative style is sure to elevate every frame.
Joining him is production designer Brandon Mendez (Flamin' Hot, Four Good Days), crafting immersive and unforgettable worlds, and costume designer Margaret Robbs (Challengers, Westworld), known for her meticulous eye and ability to bring characters to life through wardrobe.
On the cutting edge of post-production, we have editors Nathan Orloff (Saturday Night, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) and Justin Yates. Fun fact: there’s buzz that Saturday Night could snag an Oscar nomination for Best Editing—and yes, we’ve got that editor!
This exceptional team, working hand-in-hand with Andrew Sandler, represents some of the most exciting and accomplished rising talents in Hollywood.
An investment in FADE TO BLACK not only holds the potential for financial upside, but also exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime perks and experiences most other investments can't match.
Entertainment is a “hit-driven business”, which means that it’s impossible to predict whether a movie will make money or not. There are plenty of examples of small-budget films that did huge things at the box office, but it’s important to balance that with the knowledge that many films struggle to get distribution at all. Most independent films lose money, which is why you should never invest money you can’t afford to lose.
That said, while every film is a roll of the dice, we believe there are ways to influence the odds:
In addition to the commercial risk, it's also important to acknowledge that there are other risks inherent in filmmaking. This includes financing risk (i.e. what if we're not able to raise all the money we need?), production risk (i.e. what if problems in production prevent us from completing the film?), and more (i.e. pandemics, strikes, macroeconomic calamities, etc).
But with risk comes potential for reward. Legion M, Andrew Sandler, and everyone involved with this project are investing our time, money, and passion because we believe this is a film with potential to beat the odds. Not only does it offer a a scathing satire on the state of this industry, but it provides a cinematic ride designed to delight audiences from start to finish. We're betting we can make this movie a hit - if you can bear the risk and want to join us, we'd love for you to be a part of it.
Operating on a streamlined independent budget, our tight indie approach is perfect for making a top-notch, high quality professional film without the crazy cash usually splashed around by Hollywood.
The budget has been carefully crafted with several goals in mind:
Bottom line -- we want to spend money on the things that will make the film AMAZING, while remaining lean to increase the likelihood of profitable sale, acquisition, or release
While Hollywood has a reputation for fast-talking producers taking advantage of starry-eyed investors, Legion M – a company OWNED BY FANS – seeks to change that. We’ve structured this deal to utilize FAN-FIRST-FINANCING, with the goal of providing transparent accounting and a structure that aligns the interests of investors with those of other stakeholders.
If necessary, both Legion M and the writer/director/producing team have agreed to defer some or all of their fees if it's required to finish the film. You are willing to take a risk on this film, and so are we.
We can't take the risk out of making movies, but with FAN-FIRST-FINANCING at least you know your interests are being looked out for by a company that's built its reputation on taking care of fans.
We officially entered production filming in LA on October 29 and wrapped in the early hours of Monday November 25th. Thanks to our amazing Legion M community and your unwavering support, we’re bringing another high quality project to life. With an incredible cast and a phenomenal crew, we're thrilled to be taking another journey together and will be sharing exclusive insights and peeks behind the scenes as we move through the production process. Our hope is to be able to submit and premiere the film on the 2025 Festival Circuit.
On set, the atmosphere was electric and we captured footage that far exceeded our expectations. We were completely blown away by the quality of the camera work, the attention to detail in set design, and the incredible locations we secured. Not to mention the stellar editing team, who has already hit the ground running. Along with that, the performances, especially from Karan and the rest of our talented ensemble, were absolutely extraordinary. We couldn't be more pleased with how this film is already looking!
Films like this have potential to earn revenue from one or more means of distribution, including festivals, theater tickets, DVD/Blu-Ray, Video On Demand, streaming, and more. The means of distribution can vary – some films employ a traditional release strategy that includes theaters, DVDs, VOD, streaming, etc. whereas another may go directly to a streaming service like Netflix, AppleTV, or Roku. Some films don’t get distribution at all.
Our goal for the project will be to license the film to one or more distributors who will be responsible for distributing the film in one or more regions (e.g. a country like the USA or a territory like South America) over a specified period of time (e.g. 10 years). The distributor’s job is to make as much money from the film as possible. In return they keep a cut of any revenue they earn (and recoup any out of pocket expenses they incur in promoting it) before paying the remainder to us.
All revenue earned by the film is collected by a 3rd party Collection Account Manager (CAM) which is responsible for delivering it to stakeholders according to the "waterfall." The complete waterfall can be found in the Exhibit 1 of the Investment Agreement, and is summarized below.
Revenue earned by the film is distributed in the following priority order:
As mentioned in the “Risk and Reward” section, there’s no guarantee this film will make any return, let alone profit for investors. Most independent films lose money, so you should NEVER invest more than you can afford to lose. That said, some independent films make money, and some of those make a lot. Win or lose, being an investor in a movie can be a lot of fun, opening the door to bucket list experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
We’ve done everything we can to position this film for success. If you can bear the risk and want to join us on this journey, we’d love to have you along for the ride!
There are a very broad range of outcomes for an investment like this. Some films are "bought" in a single transaction, while others generate revenue in perpetuity (and some don't earn any revenue at all). No matter what happens, your stake in the project lasts for as long as we own the project. If the project is ever sold or transferred, any money generated by the sale/transfer will be treated and distributed just like any other revenue generated by the project.
FADE TO BLACK will be coming into a marketplace that’s hungry for new horror comedy projects and original stories. Because of its timely subject matter, universal thematic elements, and cunning dialogue, we feel this film has potential to stand head and shoulders above the rest.
We’ve also done everything we can to position this project for financial success. By keeping the budget tight, securing a top-tier cast, and aligning with large communities that can serve as a springboard for the film, we believe we’ve positioned this project to be not just a critical success, but also a financial one.
Thank you again for your incredible support and trust and for considering this opportunity. We’re so grateful to be on this exciting journey together and to create exceptional entertainment that serves audiences and film lovers everywhere.
