Indiegogo is committed to accessibility. If you have difficulty using our site, please contact support@indiegogo.com for assistance or view our accessibility notice by clicking here

This campaign is closed

Living the Warrior Code - a Triathlon Documentary

Ultraman World Championships......the race is the easy part.

You may also be interested in

Caret Left
Caret Right
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

Living the Warrior Code - a Triathlon Documentary

Living the Warrior Code - a Triathlon Documentary

Living the Warrior Code - a Triathlon Documentary

Living the Warrior Code - a Triathlon Documentary

Living the Warrior Code - a Triathlon Documentary

Ultraman World Championships......the race is the easy part.

Ultraman World Championships......the race is the easy part.

Ultraman World Championships......the race is the easy part.

Ultraman World Championships......the race is the easy part.

Scott McDermott
Scott McDermott
Scott McDermott
Scott McDermott
3 Campaigns |
Sylvan Lake, Canada
$1,218 USD $1,218 USD 18 backers
3% of $34,748 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
Mountain Filled 3 Projects Mountain Filled 3 Projects

Short Summary

Our goal is to laugh and cheer while you witness what it takes to prepare for a MASSIVE race, to inspire and motivate others to live a great life, and to show my Mom what I do.  She is in her 80's and after extensive heart surgery, has never, and will never see me race.

In 2010 I was training for my 4th Ironman and I met a man (Nick Mallet) who had raced (and won) Ultraman Canada.  I thought he was fully nuts, but as the conversation continued, I found myself very curious.  Day 1: A 10km (6.2 mi) swim followed by a 145km (90.6mi) bike.  Day 2: A 276km (172.5mi) bike.  Day 3: Run a double marathon, 84.4kms (52.8mi).  

No way....but maybe.....  

A year later I raced Ultraman Canada and placed 6th over all!  In 2013 I made it to the Ultraman World Championships and during what was the single hardest 3 days of my life, (in fact, any one of the days qualified as hardest) I had a total BLAST and made some incredible friends en route to a 21st place overall finish.

I am applying to go back to Kona to race the world championships in 2015 and along the way, working with a film maker to capture the whole experience, from training to racing, and submit it to the Banff Mountain Film Festival.  



What We Need & What You Get

Our budget is pretty clear, and daunting, but if enough people give just a little...it will happen!  Just to get me through a training season including training camp, the confirmation race (Ironman Coeur d'Alene Idaho), and the actual race in Kona Hawaii with crew and film folks is a mininmum of $25,000.  Add to that all the film and post production costs and travel for the film crew, and it adds up fast!

You get to help a regular guy like me, try something epic, and get your name in the credits, your own copy of the film and more depending on which perk you select when contributing. 


The Impact

As I sat and watched the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour this year, I saw once again how sharing a journey like this tends to inspire people to take action and do great things.  As a Personal Trainer and Coach, my life's work is to inspire people to create a healthy body and a great life.  If this film can help people do that, mission accomplished.  I think of how my friend, Dr Stacy Larsen talked with such passion about triathlon in 2004, that I decided to try one.  From there I have gone from Sprint Triathlon to Ultraman, and along the way, coached over 100 people to realize their goals.  So what could happen if a film could inspire thousands of people to chase their dreams?

Risks & Challenges

Getting in to Ultraman is a challenge - it is an invitation only race, limited to 40 people.  I have raced there before, and volunteered in 2014, and that should help me get in.  I also have to prove myself at Ironman again, and that again, is a big challenge.  Training for a year can be a wonderful challenge, or a mess of injuries.  So far this year, so good!  The race itself holds many, many challenges and unknowns.  Day one is the toughest of the 3 in many senses, with the 6 mile (10km) ocean swim that can go many, many different ways.  (In 2013 I puked for 3 hours while swimming, not planned, not fun.)  Filming the training, getting in the miles with a busy work and family life, as well as all of the travel, it's a lot!


Where Does the Money Go?

In order to get Scott to Ultraman in Kona and make a film about we need $50,000. 
Athlete Costs -$25,000
Film Production - $20,000
Fees and misc costs  (Indiegogo, music licensing) - $5000



Other Ways You Can Help

Tell your friends.......help get this off the ground.  Time is extremely limited and we need your help!

Looking for more information? Check the project FAQ
Need more information
Let us know if you think this campaign contains prohibited content.

Choose your Perk

featured

Supporting Fan

Currency Conversion $24 USD
$35 CAD
Splendid! At this level you get the same as the Adoring Fan but... wait for it... you also get a digital copy of the film "Living the Warrior Code". Yah!! Thanks.
0 claimed

High Five

Currency Conversion $3 USD
$5 CAD
Thank you. You are now a part of Scott's journey to Ultraman Hawaii 2015. Every little bit helps and for that we are so grateful. You will be added to our email list and receive regular updates about Scott's road to Ultraman.
0 claimed

Cheering Section

Currency Conversion $7 USD
$10 CAD
Thank you so much for cheering him on. You will receive a shout out on our Facebook page and twitter and will receive regular email updates about Scott's journey to Ultraman Hawaii 2015.
0 claimed

Adoring Fan

Currency Conversion $17 USD
$25 CAD
Sweet. Thanks for the love! You'll get all the above and a digital download of the inspiring video we produced of Scott's race in the 2013 Ultraman. You will also get 5 digital post-card size images of Scott's journey.
2 claimed

Support Crew

Currency Conversion $35 USD
$50 CAD
Awesome! You get everything the Supporting Fan receives plus your very own DVD copy of the finished film and a digital image of the film poster.
2 claimed

Roadie

Currency Conversion $69 USD
$100 CAD
You rock! You'll get a DVD plus emails with special behind the scenes videos of Scott's training along the way.
4 claimed

Roadie with a Souvenir

Currency Conversion $122 USD
$175 CAD
You're so cool to give this much. You're the same as the Roadie but you'll receive a commemorative "Living the Warrior Code" shaker cup as a souvenir.
0 claimed

T-shirt and Shaker cup

Currency Conversion $174 USD
$250 CAD
You'll get a "Living the Warrior Code" T-shirt and shaker cup to wear to thank you for such an amazing contribution at this level. Thanks so much. Oh... and your DVD will also be in the mail.
1 claimed

VIP Supporter

Currency Conversion $347 USD
$500 CAD
Amazing! You get a DVD, T-Shirt and Shaker Cup as well as a personal thank you video from Scott while training in Hawaii. You or your company will receive a promotional write-up on our film website and facebook page including your logo on our website and campaign page. We will also include a link to your website or youtube link. Professionals, coaches, pro athletes, or personal trainers; this is a great option to back us and get some exposure out of it.
1 claimed

Skype with Scott in Hawaii

Currency Conversion $695 USD
$1,000 CAD
4 digit donation! Wow! thanks! You get the same as the VIP supporter as well as personal Skype with Scott while in Hawaii just prior to the Ultraman race. And when the credits roll your name will be included.
0 claimed

Super Sponsor

Currency Conversion $1,390 USD
$2,000 CAD
Amazing! thank you so much! You get the same perks as the lower level sponsors as well as Text Film Credits, and an actual Warrior Code Jersey identical to the one Scott will race in, featuring you or your company name on the back. You'll also get a personal Skype with Scott sometime while he's in Hawaii. We'll send you 5 T-shirts and 10 DVD copies.
0 claimed

Associate Producer

Currency Conversion $3,475 USD
$5,000 CAD
Same as Super Sponsor with your name appearing as an associate producer in the end credits of the film featuring your company logo. Product use and placement where possible. 1 minute promotional video for your company (product testimonial from Scott) to be featured on our film website and facebook page. Keynote Speaking engagement for you or your company by Scott, 25 DVDs and 10 T-shirts. Plus VIP tickets to our premiere of the film in Sylvan Lake, AB!!
0 out of 10 of claimed

Executive Producer

Currency Conversion $6,950 USD
$10,000 CAD
Listed as executive producer in the end credits of the film as a 'Living the Warrior Code' Jersey signed by Scott, featuring your company logo on the back in the prime, top row spot. 1 Promotional video for your company (product testimonial from Scott using in the field documentary footage while training) to be featured on our film website and facebook page. You'll also get 50 DVDs and 25 T-shirts as well as VIP tickets to the premiere in Sylvan Lake, AB.
0 out of 5 of claimed
Tags for this project

You may also be interested in

Up Caret