Help Save Chilling Entertainment's Future
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Good evening, denizens of the dark. This is Chilling Entertainment's COO, Natalie Brown,
coming to you tonight with perhaps the scariest story we’ve ever told.
To our amazing community of horror enthusiasts, first of all, thank you for standing by us for
well over a decade. Your support has been the lifeblood of Chilling Entertainment, allowing us
to create the spine-tingling content you love. Now, as we face an unexpected crossroads, we’re
reaching out to you in a time of need.
Our founder, Craig Groshek, has been navigating a difficult and lengthy personal battle over the
last three years—a divorce process that has threatened not just his family, but the very future of
Chilling Entertainment. In the midst of this struggle, Craig has faced mounting legal costs and an
inflated valuation of the company, which has made it difficult to continue operating without
additional support.
Despite these challenges, Craig remains committed to protecting his family and the Chilling
Entertainment family—our writers, voice actors, sound designers, project managers and support staff.
But the reality is that we need your help to continue.
We’re launching a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $10,000 USD. However, it’s
important to note that this is a conservative estimate. The true amount needed to fully recover
from the damage caused is substantially higher. The $10,000 goal, however, will help us address
our most immediate concerns, particularly company debts, which include payments to our
contractors. Every penny received will go toward helping the company remain afloat and
continue essential operations first, and whatever is raised beyond that will allow us to move
forward with the goals we had before unexpected legal costs put everything on hold.
Here’s what your support will go towards:
-Paying off immediate debts: Ensuring our talented contributors receive fair wages,
despite higher-than-expected taxes and other financial challenges.
-Upgrading equipment and software: So we can continue delivering top-quality content.
- Launching new programs: Several exciting projects have been on hold due to budget
constraints. Your contribution can help bring them to life.
-Attracting new talent: We want to continue working with the best in the industry, and
your support will make that possible.
-Developing an app: To transition our content to a more robust platform.
Without your help, we risk exhausting our resources. This could mean reducing pay rates, losing
talent, and even seeing a drop in the quality and quantity of our content. Some of our beloved
shows might face temporary hiatuses or even permanent cancellation.
In addition to personal challenges, rising costs and declining advertising revenue across the
industry have all played a role in our predicament. Your support is the key to keeping Chilling
Entertainment not just alive, but thriving.
Beyond financial contributions, there are other ways you can help too. Spread the word about our
fundraising efforts on social media and share it with other horror enthusiasts who you feel may
enjoy what we do and may be missing out. Telling everyone you know about Chilling Tales for
Dark Nights and our other horror storytelling programs can help us generate more views and
revenue. But right now, the greatest impact will come from your immediate monetary gifts.
Every dollar counts, and every share helps us reach more people who believe in what we do.
Together, we can ensure that Chilling Entertainment continues to turn off the lights and turn on
the dark for years to come. So, please, donate today. We’d love nothing more than to bring you
the chills and thrills you love without interruption, and we greatly appreciate any amount you can
contribute.
Fundraising team (3)
Natalie Brown
Organizer
Neenah, WI
Craig Groshek
Beneficiary
Craig Groshek
Team member