Presenting: Starfish Films LLC – Sci-Fi Cinema, Reimagined

Starfish Films LLC (http://watchstarfish.com) – Co-Founder Micah Groenvelt presenting, is rethinking independent cinema by creating emotionally resonant, high-quality sci-fi films at a fraction of the cost of Hollywood studios.

Starfish is a Colorado-born independent film that explores grief, memory, and identity through the lens of visionary cloning technology. The story follows world-class scientists Marie and Jonah—when Marie suddenly dies, Jonah tests their unproven tech to bring her back. When the experiment fails, he raises Marie’s clone, M, who grows up battling the expectations of a past she never lived. With Starfish, the team is proving that compelling, cinematic science fiction can be created outside the Hollywood machine—without sacrificing quality or vision.

Our target market is independent film fans, sci-fi lovers, and niche distributors in the US who need fresh, thought-provoking storytelling and are willing to support independent cinema through ticket sales, streaming, and funding.

Our competition includes traditional indie films, studio-backed sci-fi, and streaming platform originals. Our competitive advantage is a highly cinematic story with emotional and philosophical depth, produced for a fraction of the usual cost, paired with a focused distribution and community-building strategy.

The global film production market in 2024 is valued at $95B, with indie and niche film segments growing due to increased demand on streaming platforms.

Top 3 challenges:

1. Attracting the right investors
2. Locking in distribution partners
3. Building strong community buzz.

Our Pitch Boulder ask: We’d love your feedback on tightening our pitch, identifying blind spots, and connecting with fellow creatives and investors who believe in the power of independent storytelling.