Polymath and CineCity Studios Explore Tokenized Film Funding

The proposed vehicle would utilize Polymath’s infrastructure to manage digital securities, investor onboarding, and compliance workflows. While the project remains in the development phase, it seeks to connect independent productions with capital through a structured, diversified portfolio model. Natalie Hirsch, interim CEO of Polymath, noted that the initiative targets an asset class historically inaccessible to many private market participants.

CineCity Studios, which operates a 140,000-square-foot campus in Chicago, provides the industry ecosystem for the venture. Managing Partner Stanley Wozniak emphasized that the studio’s recent integration of virtual production technology—including Unreal Engine, AI, and motion capture—complements this financial shift. The collaboration coincides with favorable tax conditions in Illinois, where a 35% film production credit is available. If federal legislation proposing an additional 20% credit on U.S. labor passes, Chicago-based projects could leverage a combined 55% incentive, creating a significant draw for global filmmakers.