Kraus Capital finances and produces highly entertaining action-comedy films alongside the next generation of visionary storytellers, working closely with investment partners on each project.
Who we've worked with
Our movies
Selected productions.
First Date (2021)
After being conned into buying a shady '65 Chrysler, Mike's first date plans with girl-next-door Kelsey implode as he finds himself targeted by criminals, cops, and a crazy cat lady.
Written and directed by Manuel Crosby & Darren Knapp
After premiering at Sundance 2021, First Date partnered with Magnet Releasing (Magnolia Pictures) for domestic distribution. In the following months it was licensed in Spain, the UK, Ireland, South Korea, and Eastern Europe.
Best Man Dead Man (2024)
A bachelor party in the middle of nowhere quickly turns into a night of murder and mystery when the best man ends up with a knife in his head. Everyone is a suspect, and only an eccentric private eye in town can solve the mystery.
Written by Jack Ireland and Matthew Schlissel · Directed by Verner Meldonado
Distributed by BMDM Productions, Kraus Capital, and Premiere Entertainment. It premiered June 26, 2024 at the Dances With Films Festival and is available on Xumo Play.
Invest with us
Film investments are historically resilient to economic downturns and provide diversification benefits, as returns are uncorrelated to equity, real estate, and fixed income markets. Media outlets remain hungry for quality content.
Every project is diligently vetted to assess commercial viability with an identifiable audience, while determining committed distribution outlets. If you are a discerning investor who could benefit from our film investment expertise, we would be delighted to meet with you.