The Darwin Collective

The Darwin Collective is a New York-based independent film production and financing company founded by Mike Landry, Melissa Molson, and Carlos Velazquez, formerly of C Plus Pictures. The company specializes in strategic financing partnerships and co-productions, targeting prestige projects with A-list talent. Their financing model draws on private equity, tax credits, and gap/mezzanine positions, with top-tier domestic and foreign sales agents used to protect investor returns throughout the sales and collection process.