Lumiere Initiative
Own the movies you love. Trade the upside.
A regulated way to invest in film slates with liquidity at natural milestones — picture-lock, distribution deal, release.
Problem
- Independent films face A$250k—A$1m gaps even with distribution interest.
- Fans spend, but get no ownership; investors endure 5–10y holds.
Solution
- Regulated slate raises (equity or revenue-share notes).
- Milestone-based secondary trading → trade at picture-lock, distribution deal, or release — not 10-year holds.
Join the waitlist
First slate: 5 independent films, $250k–$1M budgets, $3.5M total raise.
Join 50+ film fans and industry professionals already on the waitlist.
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This is not an offer of securities. Any investments will be made only through compliant disclosures and intermediaries.
What we’re building
- Primary: 5-film slates with standardized waterfalls.
- Secondary: scheduled trading windows post-milestones.
- Investor dashboards with transparent reporting.
- Timeline: Launch Q4 2025 (Australia CSF) • Target $3.5M first slate • Secondary opens post picture-lock
Why now
- CSF (AU) + Reg CF / Reg A+ (US) enable compliant retail access.
- Audiences primed to back creators — now with real upside.
- Streaming slates are shrinking → financing gap for indies.
FAQ
- How much can I invest?
- Starting at ~$500 minimum (CSF retail caps apply).
- When can I sell my shares?
- At milestone windows (e.g., picture-lock, distribution deal, release) — not 10-year holds.
- What returns can I expect?
- Film investments are high-risk. Past performance doesn’t predict future results.