Studiom8 is an all‑in‑one networking platform that links professionals across music, film, photography, art, and tech industries, enabling artists and studios to search, message, and book collaborations directly. The service charges 0% commission, letting users connect their Stripe accounts to retain full control over payments, invoicing, and payouts, while also offering a free litigation team (LitM8) to defend against copyright infringement. Studios can vet profiles, block users, and use Elite Mode for exclusive, invitation‑only bookings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Creative professionals across music, film, photography, art, and technology often struggle to find collaborators, manage payments, and protect their intellectual property within fragmented platforms that charge high commissions.
Solution
Studiom8 provides a unified app that brings together creators and studios from multiple creative industries, allowing users to search for talent, exchange messages, and book collaborations directly. The platform integrates with Stripe and operates on a zero‑commission model, giving artists and studios full control over invoicing, payouts, and payment flow. Users can verify their profiles, vet potential partners, and use exclusive “Elite Mode” to limit access to high‑profile studios. An optional litigation service, LitM8, offers free representation for copyright infringement cases, helping creators defend their work without upfront costs. By consolidating networking, booking, and legal support, Studiom8 streamlines the end‑to‑end collaboration process for creative professionals.
Target Audience
Primary users are independent artists, producers, sound engineers, photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, and creative studios seeking a commission‑free platform to find and book collaborators.
Features
- Cross‑industry marketplace that aggregates music, film, photography, art, and tech creators in a single searchable database
- Integrated Stripe payments with a 0% commission structure, allowing users to manage invoicing and payouts directly
- Profile verification and vetting tools, including blocking and “Elite Mode” for studios to control visibility and exclusivity
- In‑app messaging and booking system for seamless collaboration setup
- LitM8 litigation service providing free legal representation for copyright infringement claims