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The Flying Greek - Wrestling Legend Documentary

The story of Manoli Savvenas, talented jeweler and former renound professional wrestler.

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The Flying Greek - Wrestling Legend Documentary

The Flying Greek - Wrestling Legend Documentary

The Flying Greek - Wrestling Legend Documentary

The Flying Greek - Wrestling Legend Documentary

The Flying Greek - Wrestling Legend Documentary

The story of Manoli Savvenas, talented jeweler and former renound professional wrestler.

The story of Manoli Savvenas, talented jeweler and former renound professional wrestler.

The story of Manoli Savvenas, talented jeweler and former renound professional wrestler.

The story of Manoli Savvenas, talented jeweler and former renound professional wrestler.

American Wasteland Entertainment, LLC.
American Wasteland Entertainment, LLC.
American Wasteland Entertainment, LLC.
American Wasteland Entertainment, LLC.
5 Campaigns |
springfield, United States
$0 USD 0 backers
0% of $3,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
We are raising funds to fly in some wrestling legends to interview who worked with Mike Pappas as well as post production costs. "I've always been a wrestling fan since I was a kid. When I heard that a wrestling legend like Mike Pappas had been a jeweler in Springfield Mo for the last 40 years & a had such a prolific pro wrestling career before that, I knew his story needed to be documented. Its such a unique and inspiring story full of heart, determination, and love that will inspire everyone.

Jason Brasier: Director/Producer/Co-Writer

My name is Jason Brasier. I am an award winning write, director, and producer. I am a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Mass Media Production. I work on the midwest emmy award winning talk show "The Mystery Hour" where I help set up production and run camera. Manoli Savvenas was a guest one night and I was just deeply moved by his story. I'd been wanting to direct a documentary for some time and the thought excited me. 

For a year I pondered his story and after finishing a project I contacted him and had breakfast. We chatted about Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, and so many other names I can't remember. I was a kid in a candy store. I've been a wrestling fan since I was a kid. It was a great conversation and I knew his story needed to be documented. As a lover of film and history, documenting his story is important to me as the documentary is visual archaeology. Preserving an important story for generations to enjoy. Its such a unique and inspiring story full of heart, determination, and love that will inspire everyone. Pro-Wrestlings Unsung Hero.

Any amount of money that is graciously given will go directly toward production/post production costs. We listened to followers of the Flying Greek page and have geared perks toward what was asked for. Whether a shoutout, mike papas autograph, or even a limited edition flying greek shirt, we want our backers to not only get these exciting perks, but want them to also be part of the filmmaking journey. 

If the main goal amount is not reached in this campaign, the amount of money raised will still go toward the documentary production costs. An example would be flying one guest in for an interview rather than two. 

 

Brittney Greer: Producer/Co-Writer

I am so excited to be apart of this amazing project because I grew up watching  wrestling. I remember watching with my dad and brother. We would have big events and my brothers friends would come over. My brother and I would tag team against our dad in matches and try the moves out. I can't  tell you the amount of times my brother rushed in my room ready to try out a new finishing move. It was something that brought us together and it made me feel important. This documentary brings back amazing childhood memories and a connection I thought was lost. I'm so honored and thankful to be apart of telling Manoli's amazing story and can't wait for the world to see how inspiring he is.

 

The Impact

The impact of your contribution in helping us preserve Mike Pappas' story will be great! He is truly Pro-Wrestlings unsung hero. Even WWE legends like Jim Ross remember The Flying Greek. His unsung impact on pro wrestling and high flying maneuvers that are so common place today needs to be told. With your help we will be able to do that.

 

Risks & Challenges

There are always challenges in making a film. Each genre brings its own unique set. A documentary is no different. We need to raise enough funds to cover production costs and to get proper legal things taken care of to get the film released on a wider scale. Our first goal is to be able to get the funds raised to get the film out on a wider level. Our backup is to make sure we release it on any level no matter what. His story deserves to be out there.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can't contribute, please share with all your friends, family, whomever you know that is a wrestling fan. Sharing the campaign alone is a great help as well.

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Knocking off the Ring Rust

$5 USD
You have our eternal gratitude for your help in this production.
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude.
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 claimed

Battle Royal

$10 USD
You get a social media shout out on The Flying Greek facebook, twitter, and instagram!
Included Items
  • Social Media Shout Out
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 claimed

Full Nelson Suite

$25 USD
An official Mike Pappas Autograph as well as a social media shout out on The Flying Greek facebook, twitter, and instagram!
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude.
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Mike Pappas Autographed Pic
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 claimed
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A Flying Greek!

A Flying Greek!

$50 USD
AN OFFICIAL MIKE PAPPAS "THE FLYING GREEK" T-SHIRT, a Mike Pappas Autograph, as well as a listing in the films credits under SPECIAL THANKS, a social media shout out on The Flying Greek facebook, twitter, and instagram!
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude.
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Mike Pappas Autographed Pic
  • Flying Greek Shirt!
  • Listed in Special Thanks
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
0 claimed
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Missle Dropkick!

$100 USD
Associate Producer Credit in the film, an official Mike Pappas "The Flying Greek" t-shirt, a Mike Pappas Autograph, as well as a social media shout out on The Flying Greek facebook, twitter, and instagram!
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude.
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Mike Pappas Autographed Pic
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Flying Greek Shirt!
Estimated Shipping
July 2019
0 claimed
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Colossus of Rhodes

$500 USD
Co-Producer Credit in the film, an official Mike Pappas "The Flying Greek" t-shirt, a Mike Pappas Autograph, as well as a social media shout out on The Flying Greek facebook, twitter, and instagram!
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude.
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Mike Pappas Autographed Pic
  • Flying Greek Shirt & Autograph
  • Co-Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
July 2019
0 out of 3 of claimed
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World Champion!

$1,000 USD
Executive Producer Credit in the film, an official Mike Pappas "The Flying Greek" t-shirt, a Mike Pappas Autograph, as well as a social media shout out on The Flying Greek facebook, twitter, and instagram!
Included Items
  • Our eternal gratitude.
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Mike Pappas Autographed Pic
  • Flying Greek Shirt!
  • Executive Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
July 2019
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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