Perks & Roles

Become part of the film.

Standard perks include cameos, extra roles, IMDb credits, signed screenplays, screen-used props, private set visits, executive producer credits, and pre-orders of both Grover's Mill and the making-of documentary named #FilmorDie — all delivered through film festivals & the Vertica app.

War of the Worlds · pop culture through the decades

A seat at the table.

$39 / month

✦'Associate Producer' listing on the website
✦Monthly Zoom Q&A with the production team
✦Early cuts of finished scenes before anyone else
✦Monthly behind-the-scenes video updates

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Goal: 1,000 Seats

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New · Limited seats

Movie Masterclass

Two 1-hour Zoom calls with MTV film director, producer and Bigger Picture Studios founder Timothy E. Burke. Pitch your project and get direct knowledge on every aspect of film production — script, financing, production, post, festivals, distribution and building an audience — straight from Tim himself.

— 2 × 1-hour private Zoom calls with Tim
— Pitch your film / concept and get detailed feedback
— Deep dive on the Bigger Picture Studios indie method
— Written follow-up notes and action plan after each call
— Introductions where relevant to Tim's network

Starts at

$850

Custom packages available (extra sessions, script consult, ongoing mentorship).

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New · Limited edition

The Mystery Box

Donate any amount from $25. When your payment clears, we open the box — you'll see a popup with your reward and get a confirmation email. Rewards range from a name in the Book of Backers to a real speaking cameo in the film.

Name in the Book of Backerscommon
Behind-the-scenes photo bundlecommon
Digital pre-order of Grover's Millcommon
IMDb 'Special Thanks' credituncommon
Signed screenplay pageuncommon
Extra role on screenrare
Speaking cameolegendary

Weighted draw. Rare and legendary outcomes are exactly that — rare. Every reward is real and honoured by the production.

Monthly support

Fund the film every month

One-time pledges get us to the finish line. Monthly supporters keep us there. Cancel anytime — no fine print.

Supporter

$15 /month

Keep the lights on. Every dollar completes the film.

Name in the digital credits scroll
Monthly behind-the-scenes newsletter
Access to the backer-only community

Insider

$24 /month

Get closer. See the film take shape.

Everything in Supporter
Monthly video updates from Tim
Early cuts of finished scenes before anyone else

Executive Circle

$145 /month

In the room where it happens.

Everything in Producer's Circle
On-screen 'Executive Supporter' credit while active
Set visit invite (travel not included)

Orson Welles broadcast — pop culture deck

Backer

The Signal

$15

Get in early. Every dollar completes the film.

✦Digital thank-you postcard
✦Backer-only production updates
✦Name in the digital Book of Backers

Pre-order — Grover's Mill

$25

Watch the finished film on the Vertica app at launch.

✦Digital pre-order of Grover's Mill on Vertica
✦Early access 48 hours before public release
✦Behind-the-scenes photo bundle (digital)

Double Feature

$45

Grover's Mill + the making-of documentary.

✦Pre-order of Grover's Mill
✦Pre-order of the feature documentary: How We Made Grover's Mill For Under $15k
✦Downloadable digital screenplay

Signed Screenplay

$120

The shooting script, signed.

✦Physical shooting screenplay
✦Signed by Timothy E. Burke
✦Pre-order of Grover's Mill

Limited · 100 available

Extra Role on Screen

$500

Appear on-camera in a scene. Tiers from $500 up to $1,750 depending on scene & screen time.

✦On-set extra role in an upcoming scene
✦IMDb credit as 'Featured Extra'
✦Signed still from your scene
✦Everything in Double Feature

Limited · 40 available

IMDb Credit

$250

Your name in the crawl. Verified on IMDb.

✦IMDb credit (Associate Producer, Special Thanks, or Post-Production Assistant)
✦Signed & numbered art print of the film poster
✦Everything in Double Feature

Limited · 60 available

Screen-Used Prop

$750

Own a physical piece of the film.

✦Authenticated screen-used prop or costume element
✦Certificate of Authenticity signed by the director
✦Pre-order of the film + documentary

Limited · 20 available

Rare

Speaking Cameo

$2500

A speaking role with dialogue in the film.

✦Speaking cameo (1–3 lines) written for you
✦IMDb credit as 'Cameo — [Your Name]'
✦Two tickets to the premiere
✦Everything above

Limited · 8 available

Top tier

Executive Producer

$10000

Your name in the opening titles.

✦'Executive Producer' credit on-screen and on IMDb
✦Set visit with Timothy E. Burke
✦Access to production dailies + private Discord
✦Signed original prop from the film
✦Two premiere tickets + aftershow party

Limited · 5 available

Pop-culture Cover Piece

$1500

Featured in the making-of hardcover.

✦Full-page profile in the Grover's Mill making-of hardcover
✦Signed copy of the book
✦Everything in Double Feature

Limited · 25 available

Custom pledge or corporate sponsorship?

Product placement, brand integrations, and bespoke executive tiers are available for the finished film and the making-of documentary. Talk to us.

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