OUT IN THE RING- A documentary about LGBTQ wrestlers and the history of queer representation in pro wrestling

Fundraising campaign by Ryan Levey
  • CA$4,963.00
    raised of CA$75,000.00 goal goal
6% Funded
77 Donors

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OUT IN THE RING looks at the lives of LGBTQ professional wrestlers past and present, and the history of LGBTQ representation in professional wrestling, told through a combination of archival footage and interviews with out performers, wrestling journalists & historians, friends and allies.

This campaign will help support the post production of the film including editing, colour correction, sound mixing, score and legal expenses. We have amazing perks and producer credit opportunities, and we will regularly be adding new perks from wrestler Eat and Greets, special one of a kind memorabilia, wrestling tickets and much more!

People will be delighted by the incredibly talented performers and experts who speak about this topic and showcase their amazing in ring skills. Alongside this is the incredibly important issues around LGBTQ representation, visibility, allydom and change.

Featured subjects in the film include:

- Pro wrestling Hall of Famer, former NWA Women's champion and WWWF star Susan Tex Green

- WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Pat Patterson

- Current Lucha Underground star and indie wrestling sensation Sonny Kiss (AKA XO Lishus)

- MLW/Evolve superstar Mike Parrow

- UK women's wrestling phenom Charlie Morgan (NXT UK, Pro Wrestling EVE)

- 20 + year Indie veteran wrestler and trainer Scott "Sgt. Dickson" McEwan

-Wrestler and A Matter of Pride LGBTQ wrestling promoter "The Boy Diva" Rick Cataldo

- International women's wrestling star Kaitlin Diemond (NCW Femme Fatales, Pro Wrestling EVE, STARDOM Japan, ECWA, etc.)

- FEST Wrestling champion EFFY

- Rookie women's wrestling sensation and Transgender community changemaker Lola Starr

- Former Shawn Michaels wrestling School trainee, HIV/AIDS activist and health & wellness practitioner Steven Blair

- Up and coming "out" indie talents including Jamie Senegal, "The Samoan Diva" Jason Dewhurst, AC Mack, Ashton Starr, DJ Summers, Billy Dixon and Kiki Roberts.

- Iconic wrestling journalist and founder of PW Torch Wade Keller

- Drag queen, wrestling promoter/personality and journalist Pollo Del Mar AKA Paul Pratt (Huffington Post, Wrestlezone)

-Allies and historians including Greg Oliver (Slam! Wrestling), Wrestling historian and former wrestler Vandal Drummond (Incredibly Strange wrestling, 6:05 The Super Podcast), Indie star and trainee of Sgt. Dickson; "The Cadet" Tom Morton, Pat Patterson biographer and historian Bertrand Hébert, Author and historian Pat Laprade (Sisterhood of the Squared Circle), former WWE women's champion and TNA Knockouts champion Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria/Tara), Former TNA knockout and journalist SoCal Val, Indie star Big Kahuna Khan, NJPW superstar Zac Sabre Jr., Current WWE/NXT standout Matt Riddle and many others!

Rewards

Online shoutout on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and our sincere gratitude.

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Signed postcard and thank you in the credits.

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Added 10/01/18: Get digital copies of the director's previous acclaimed short documentaries, plus a signed postcard and thank you in the credits!

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Added 10/19/18 -Official OUT IN THE RING Pen and Notepad, signed postcard and thank you in the credits.

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Added 10/19/18 - Official OUT IN THE RING keychain, signed postcard and thank you in the credits.

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Added 10/01/18: Special OUT IN THE RING pin, signed postcard and thank you in the credits.

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Added 10/01/18: Special OUT IN THE RING 4 sticker set, plus signed postcard and thank you in the credits.

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Signed 11 x 17 poster, postcard and thank you in the credits.

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You and a guest attend a screening in a city of your choice (Toronto, New York, LA or Chicago) plus signed postcard and thank you in the credits.

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Limited edition OUT IN THE RING T-shirt, Director signed 11 x 17 poster, and thank you in the credits.

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Limited OUT IN THE RING collector card set, Limited edition OUT IN THE RING T-shirt, Director signed 11 x 17 poster, and thank you in the credits.

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Limited OUT IN THE RING coffee mug and special blend coffee, Limited edition OUT IN THE RING T-shirt, Director signed 11 x 17 poster, and thank you in the credits.

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Chicago Rising Star Eat and Greet w/ Lola Starr and DJ Summers (Chicago Area): 2 of the sassiest and most fabulous rising stars, Lola Starr and DJ Summers, will spend a special lunch with you, giving you the low down on the indie wrestling scene and their own journey, plus you receive an OUT IN THE RING prize package and thank you in the credits.

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Director Eat and Greet (Toronto Area): You and a friend join director Ryan Bruce Levey and a surprise special guest for a brunch at one of our sponsor restaurants, as they regale you with stories of the making of the film and plus receive an OUT IN THE RING prize package and thank you in the credits.

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Producer Eat and Greet (Los Angeles Area): You and a guest join wrestling historian/ former wrestler (Incredibly Strange Wrestling, 6:05 Wrestling podcast) and OUT IN THE RING producer Vandal Drummond for brunch at one of our sponsor restaurants as he shares stories from the road about legendary performers in and outside of the ring plus receive an OUT IN THE RING prize package and thank you in the credits.

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AC Mack Eat and Greet (Atlanta Area): You and a guest join professional wrestler and featured OUT IN THE RING subject AC Mack for a special lunch, as he shares his stories from the road as one of independent wrestling’s hottest young stars plus receive an OUT IN THE RING prize package and thank you in the credits.

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Kaitlin Diemond Eat and Greet (Providence RI area): You and a guest join professional wrestler and featured OUT IN THE RING subject Kaitlin Diemond for a special lunch, sharing tales of her global wrestling travels through Mexico, Japan, UK, Canada and the United States, plus receive an OUT IN THE RING prize package and thank you in the credits.

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Smash VIP wrestling package: includes 2 tix, meetup, dinner for 2 plus OITR gift pack.

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Greektown VIP wrestling package:2 tix, meetup, dinner for 2 plus OITR gift pack.

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Pollo Del Mar Bay Area VIP wrestling package: 2 tix, meetup, dinner for 2 plus OITR gift pack.

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Added: 09/24/18- In Your Head wrestling podcast package: Have the chance to co-host the acclaimed wrestling podcast with the incredible Jack E. Jones, plus receive a very special VIP mystery box, and special surprise gift from one of our wrestlers featured in the film.

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Super wrestling memorabilia mystery box: This one of a kind box contains a treasure trove of surprises; signed photos, collectors items, OUT IN THE RING merch, plus some one of a kind items donated but the cast of the doc, producers and our wrestling superstar allies from WWE, Impact, MLW, Greektown, Smash and other organizations.

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Associate producer level: Get your name on the credits of the film as an official associate producer, plus attend a festival premiere as part of the team, and receive all kinds of perks, memorabilia and special surprises.

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Executive producer level: Get your name on the credits of the film as an official executive producer, plus attend a festival premiere and get to attend festivals with a pass as part of the team and bask in all of the glory alongside the filmmaker and the stars, and receive all kinds of perks, memorabilia and special surprises.

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Donors

  • Eleanor Brown
  • Donated on Jan 03, 2019
  • Great project--Vandal Drummond is a class act all the way.

CA$50.00
  • Trisha Boniface
  • Donated on Jan 03, 2019
  • Best of Luck Ry! Excited to see the results of this important documentary that you have been working so hard on. Love you XO

CA$20.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jan 02, 2019
CA$20.00
Sep 22

PERKS To come

Update posted by Ryan Levey at 04:19 pm

Hi Everyone! So sorry for the delay on perk delivery. The production process can be a challenge from time to time, but know that we are back on track for a Spring 2020 premiere.Stay tuned. Will also be launching a second wave of crowdfunding this Fall. Stay tuned.Ryan

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Jan 02

Campaign extended 1 day!

Update posted by Ryan Levey at 10:21 pm

Due to technical issue, our crowdfunding campaign is extended till 7p.m. EST on January 3rd.

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Nov 01

Perk delivery confirmation

Update posted by Ryan Levey at 10:35 pm

Hi Everyone! Just so you are aware, perks will begin shipping January 1st 2019. It takes some time to gather from all our sources, ship, and prepare. Any extra inquiries feel free to email me personally at [email protected].

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Oct 01

New Perks added 10/01/18

Update posted by Ryan Levey at 10:39 pm

Just added some new perks. OUT IN THE RING sticker sets and collectible pin, plus digital downloads of OUT IN THE RING director Ryan Bruce Levey's previously released festival hit short documentaries, NORA: THROUGH THE YEARS and THE CLOSEST THING TO HEAVEN.

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Donors & Comments

77 donors
  • Eleanor Brown
  • Donated on Jan 03, 2019
  • Great project--Vandal Drummond is a class act all the way.

CA$50.00
  • Trisha Boniface
  • Donated on Jan 03, 2019
  • Best of Luck Ry! Excited to see the results of this important documentary that you have been working so hard on. Love you XO

CA$20.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jan 02, 2019
CA$20.00
  • Ruth Leitman
  • Donated on Jan 02, 2019
  • Ry is a champ- a sincere commited filmmaker well versed in the art and business fof filmaking and wrestling. I am very excited about this film!

CA$30.00
  • Doug Blush
  • Donated on Jan 01, 2019
  • Go make this wild and important film, Ry!

CA$30.00
  • Justin McConnell
  • Donated on Jan 01, 2019
CA$50.00
  • Derek McCaw
  • Donated on Jan 01, 2019
CA$10.00
  • Michael Wendt
  • Donated on Jan 01, 2019
  • Looking forward to this project!

CA$25.00
  • Guest
  • Donated on Jan 01, 2019
  • Good luck Ryan.

CA$35.00
  • Owen Long
  • Donated on Dec 31, 2018
CA$75.00
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CA$4,963.00
raised of CA$75,000.00 goal
6% Funded
77 Donors

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities