GRUFF
“Some things don't have words. So we have to be close enough to feel them.”
Synopsis
GRUFF is a handmade, paper short film that tells the story of a daughter, mother, and grandfather and how love is conveyed in different ways.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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GRUFF | Official Teaser | Righteous Robot
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Indy Shorts Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.4x
-$15K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Curi
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Curi
- Original Title
- GRUFF
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Worldwide Gross
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Righteous Robot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Curi
Julian Curi
Julian Curi
Julian Curi
Kaiser Johnson, Julian Curi, Keeley Bright, Ivy Isenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Curi
Writer
Julian Curi
Director
Julian Curi
Editor
Julian Curi
Director of Photography
Kaiser Johnson
Producer
Julian Curi
Production Design
Julian Curi
Producer
Keeley Bright
Producer
Ivy Isenberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About GRUFF
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is GRUFF about?
GRUFF is a handmade, paper short film that tells the story of a daughter, mother, and grandfather and how love is conveyed in different ways.
Who directed GRUFF?
GRUFF was directed by Julian Curi.
Who stars in GRUFF?
The principal cast of GRUFF includes Joey Marie Urbina, Avila Kast, Charles Carpenter, Bradford Loomis, Vince Melamed.
When was GRUFF released and how long is it?
GRUFF was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of GRUFF?
GRUFF had a reported production budget of $25K and grossed $10K at the worldwide box office (0.4 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for GRUFF?
GRUFF holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).