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GRUFF CREW FOUNDING CLASS

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE IN THE GRUFF CREW FOUNDING CLASS

Being a part of the Gruff Crew Founding Class means you are the bedrock of Gruff Studios. You aren't just a viewer; you are a vital stakeholder in the future of independent cinema. As one of the first 100 people to join, you are stepping into the role of Associate Producer, directly financing the raw materials—the blood, the gear, and the soul—required to bring OUR FILMS to life. Your membership is a permanent badge of honor, granting you a literal film credit IN OUR NEXT FEATURE, KUDDLE SLAUGHTER, and lifetime access to the "Production Office" vault. You are the reason we stay independent, the reason we stay loud, and the reason the cameras keep rolling. You are the GRUFF Crew.

JOIN THE GRUFF CREW FOUNDING CLASS

We don't want fans. We WANT A TEAM.

What’s Included

The Founding Class Package is your all-access pass to the Gruff Studios inner circle. For a one-time buy-in, you’re securing the official Gruff CREW TACTICAL KIT: CREW SHIRT, a personalized GRUFF CREW ID card with a tactical lanyard, and a custom sticker pack. Beyond the physical gear, you gain instant entry to our digital "Production Office" vault—featuring private screenings of our current film slate, downloadable pitch decks, and exclusive voting power on creative decisions. Most importantly, your name will be immortalized in the end credits of Kuddle Slaughter, OUR NEXT FEATURE, marking your permanent role as a financier of independent horror.

    • The "Crew" Shirt: The official uniform.

    • Personalized ID Card: Your Associate Producer credentials.

    • Branded Lanyard: Set-ready gear.

    • Sticker Pack: Insignias for your gear.

    • Signed Production Memo: Proof of your impact.

    • Virtual Screenings:Kentucky Bourbon & Homunculus.

    • The Blueprint Folder: Actual Pitch Decks & Lookbooks.

    • The Credits: Your name in the end credits of Kuddle Slaughter.

    • Voting Power: Help choose posters and props for the next shoot.

    Already a Member? Use the access code YOU RECEIVED IN YOUR TACTICAL KIT to enter the Production Office.

THE 80% MODEL

Making movies is a war. To win, we need resources. 80% of net profits go directly to the production account for Kuddle Slaughter. Your purchase funds the blood, the gear, and the soul of the film.

GRUFF STUDIOS’ RADICAL TRANSPARENCY

JOIN THE CREW // FUND THE FILM // 1 OF 100 // ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDITS // THE FOUNDING CLASS // GRUFF STUDIOS // JOIN THE CREW

JOIN THE CREW // FUND THE FILM // 1 OF 100 // ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDITS // THE FOUNDING CLASS // GRUFF STUDIOS // JOIN THE CREW

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You are purchasing the Founding Class Membership Package. This includes physical tactical gear (The Crew Shirt, a personalized Associate Producer ID card, a Gruff lanyard, and stickers) and immediate digital access to the "Production Vault" (private screenings, pitch decks, and voting power).

  • We operate on a Radical Transparency model. 80% of the net profit from your purchase is funneled directly into the production budget of our upcoming feature film, Kuddle Slaughter. You are literally funding the SFX blood, the gear rentals, and the craft services that keep our independent set running.

  • No. The title "Associate Producer" is a ceremonial and credit-based recognition of your financial support. It grants you a listing in the film's end credits and access to the inner circle, but it does not grant equity, ownership, or a share of future profits.

  • Scarcity ensures the title means something. We want a tight-knit "Founding Class" that we can actually interact with. Additionally, every "Production Memo" in the box is hand-signed by the Director—capping it at 100 allows us to keep that personal touch.

  • Since the Founding Class package is a one-time purchase where 80% of the funds are immediately committed to the production of Kuddle Slaughter, we do not offer cancellations or refunds. However, if you no longer wish to have your name included in the film credits or receive Crew-only emails, you can contact us at any time to opt-out of those specific perks.

  • Your access code is printed on the back of your physical Member ID card. For immediate access, you will also receive the password in your order confirmation email so you can start watching Kentucky Bourbon and Homunculus the second you join the Crew.

  • If you are local to Hollywood, you can select "Local Pickup" at checkout to skip shipping fees.

    • Location: Trader Joe’s (Entrance on Vine & Selma).

    • Process: Once your kit is ready, you'll get an "Order Ready" email. We coordinate a 15-minute window for the hand-off between 8 AM and 6 PM, Mon-Fri.

  • Due to our 80% funding model, all sales are final. Once you buy a shirt, that money is often spent on a production expense within 48 hours. Please check the size chart carefully before ordering. If an item arrives damaged, we will, of course, replace it.

  • Your name will be added to the "Special Thanks: Gruff Crew" section of Kuddle Slaughter. This will appear in the final theatrical/festival cut and all digital releases of the film once production is complete.ion