ABOUT us
Chris Lofing Co-Founder, Writer | Director | Producer
Born and raised in small town Beatrice, Nebraska, Chris Lofing’s filmmaking aspirations began when he was 13, creating home movies, skits and even two feature length films during high school. After attending The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, Chris moved to Fresno where he met his creative collaborator, Travis Cluff. Travis’ unique marketing and business background combined with Chris’ film and technical experience, made the duo the perfect team and led them to form Tremendum Pictures in 2011. They started by working out of their apartment where they spent every waking hour creating content. The pair independently co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced the micro-budget horror film, THE GALLOWS, which cost only $100,000. The film attracted low budget horror titan, Jason Blum of Blumhouse and Entertainment 360 as producers before being acquired by New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. - becoming New Line’s first acquisition in 8 years. THE GALLOWS was released in theaters worldwide on July 10th 2015 and grossed over $42million at the box-office. The sequel, THE GALLOWS ACT II, was released by LIONSGATE in 2019. Tremendum’s latest thriller HELD, wowed audiences and critics when it opened Fright Fest in 2020. The film released through Magnolia/Magnet Releasing in April 2021.
Travis Cluff Co-Founder, Writer | Director | Producer | ACTOR | Stunt Man
After losing his job due to the recession and with his first kid on the way, Travis had the unfortunate luck of also falling victim to a Ponzi scheme. In debt and desperate for money to support his new family, Travis came across ABC’s obstacle course game show WIPEOUT which promised a $50,000 grand prize to the winner. In 2008, not only did Travis make it onto the show, but he won his episode. This accomplishment helped him get back on track and also opened his eyes to the entertainment business and the idea that anything is possible. After meeting New York Film Academy student, Chris Lofing, the two developed a friendship and started their own production company, Tremendum Pictures, in 2011. The pair independently co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced the micro-budget horror film, THE GALLOWS, which cost only $100,000. The film attracted low budget horror titan, Jason Blum of Blumhouse and Entertainment 360 as producers before being acquired by New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. - becoming New Line’s first acquisition in 8 years. THE GALLOWS was released in theaters worldwide on July 10th 2015 and grossed over $42million at the box-office. The sequel, THE GALLOWS ACT II, was released by LIONSGATE in 2019. Tremendum’s latest thriller HELD, wowed audiences and critics when it opened Fright Fest in 2020. The film released through Magnolia/Magnet Releasing in April 2021.
Hap Cluff CFO | Senior Advisor
Hap comes to Tremendum with a wealth of experience as former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the cities of Norfolk, Virginia and Fresno, California (2nd and 5th largest cities in their respective state). He has implemented several Electronic Health Records Systems, one for the State of Delaware. His career has included positions as bank Vice President, Staff Assistant to President Gerald Ford, and White House Press Advance Representative for three United States Presidents. He handled the press arrangements for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Southern California and performed as an event manager for numerous events including: the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s visit to Norfolk, Virginia and Gladys Knight’s Saints Unified Voices Choir, Virginia Beach Tour. He served as Mayor of El Monte, California (10th largest city in Los Angeles County) and was a Franklyn Covey Certified Facilitator in both the "4 Disciplines of Execution" and "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
Hap completed doctoral studies in government at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from CSU Long Beach, and a BA from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Communications & Public Relations with Minors in Political Science, Psychology, and Religion.
Hap is a family man who can trace his roots in America back to 1635, just after the Pilgrims landed. He and is wife Vicki celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2019. They have five children and 15 grandchildren.