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Authors First

New York City, United States

seed$10M raisedFreshly fundedGeneralist AI & MLStreaming & Mediafilm production

◆ Total Raised

$10M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

New York City, United States

◆ Founded

2026

◆ Team size

11-50

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◆ About Authors First

AI-powered media technology platform enabling authors to adapt books into film and visual media.

◆ What sets it apart

It combines human-led creative production with AI tools while giving authors substantial creative authority and final-cut approval.

◆ Sectors

Generalist AI & MLStreaming & Mediafilm productionpublishing technology

◆ Business

Modeltransactional

CustomerAuthors and rights holders seeking faithful, cost-efficient book-to-screen adaptations

◆ Notable

  • Raised more than $10 million in seed funding
  • Produced Genghis: Birth of an Empire as its first book-to-screen adaptation
  • Developed a platform for author-led film and visual-media distribution

◆ Funding rounds

seed$10M

6 Oct 2026

Led by Brand Foundry

With Robert Hamwee, The Family Office of David Blitzer, Andy Mills, Mike Duggal, John Kline

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◆ FAQ

What does Authors First do?

AI-powered media technology platform enabling authors to adapt books into film and visual media.

Where is Authors First based?

Authors First is based in New York City, United States, founded in 2026.

How much has Authors First raised?

Authors First has raised $10M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Authors First?

Investors in Authors First include Brand Foundry, Robert Hamwee, Bolt Ventures, Andy Mills, Mike Duggal and John Kline.