TOETAG INC is an American Independent horror film company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company was founded by director and special effects artist Jerami Cruise, specializing in producing and distributing low-budget underground horror films. In 2004, Cruise created the special effects department for TOETAG Pictures, TOETAG SFX, that would go on to work on TOETAG Pictures films as well as independent productions. The company gained its notoriety for its film series, August Underground. In 2010 TOETAG INC officially became incorporated and changed its name from TOETAG Pictures to TOETAG INC. Then in 2014 the company added a releasing department to distribute films from other creators called TOETAG Releasing.