Dolphin Entertainment, KYNETIC Launch Graviteur Studios with $1–10M Project Slate
DLPN•Dolphin Entertainment and KYNETIC Media Ventures have launched Graviteur Studios, an independent film and TV studio financing $1–10 million creator-led projects and granting creators ownership stakes. The initial slate includes YA thriller Crush Party, positioning Dolphin’s integrated marketing infrastructure to support creator-driven production, promotion and franchise development.
1. Launch of Graviteur Studios
Graviteur Studios was established by Dolphin Entertainment and KYNETIC Media Ventures to bridge digital creators with premium entertainment, offering financing and ownership to creators. The studio targets original scripted films and television projects driven by fandom, community engagement and creator-driven discovery.
2. First Feature Film 'Crush Party'
The initial slate features Crush Party, a YA thriller about college students lured into a deadly Valentine’s Day game. Written by Johnny Saras, the feature will star creator talent, with casting announcements expected in coming months.
3. Financing and Development Slate
Graviteur will finance projects ranging from $1 million to $10 million across genres such as thriller, comedy, horror, YA, romance, sci-fi and anime-inspired storytelling. Each project grants creators ownership stakes, positioning them as franchise owners from development through distribution.
4. Integrated Marketing and Distribution Infrastructure
The venture leverages Dolphin’s subsidiaries, including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media and The Digital Dept, to provide coordinated marketing, publicity, brand partnerships, influencer strategy and social amplification. Integrated distribution capabilities aim to support global release across film, television and digital platforms.
