The Indiegogo for Unbillievable The Movie is over! Thank you to everyone who contributed, and to everyone who helped Scott A. Rubin, J Garrett Vorreuter and myself with the campaign and in our concurrent pre-production. We raised $23,455 - - 6K of that by extending the campaign by 10 days, and half of that during our telethon. I don't think any crowdfunding campaign has ever gone out in a blaze of glory like we just did! Let's make a movie.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089180599016

Check out this awesome campaign video SAL CAPACCIO did for us:  

https://youtu.be/5jBXNc9NzCk

Read this blog from Co-Producer Gregory Lamberson over on BuffaloFamBase.com - the home of Bills Mafia! https://buffalofambase.com/2023/02/28/an-unbillievable-movie/

An UNBILLIEVABLE Comedy

About the Greatest Fans in the World

UNBILLIEVABLE! tells the hilarious story of three generations of Buffalo football fans in one family, coming together under one roof to host a watch party for the most historic game in the history of their city. Our film will be the first to truly celebrate "the City of Good Neighbors," its culture, and it's people. There's never been anything like it before!  Join our team today.

Our Crowdfunding Goal Post

We seek to raise $36,000 to make this movie.  We're experienced independent filmmakers, and we're used to doing a lot with very little. We need to start filming in March, but we can only do it with your help.

WKBW Channel 7 News covers UNBILLIEVABLE:

 https://youtu.be/nvLhPAyzV84 

PICTURED: Former National Lampoon Editor-in-Chief Scott Rubin, screenwriter/co-director/co-producer/star of UNBILLIEVABLE!

Target Audience

Our target audience is Buffalo sports fans, but any sports team devotee anywhere will identify with the passion of the Super Fans in our story, and any segment of fandom - movies, comic books, TV - will recognize themselves on screen. And anyone who lives with a Super Fan will laugh.  Comedy comes from pain, and the humor in our film is universal.

UNBILLIEVABLE Reward Perks

If you're new to crowdfunding, here's the deal: we're not a store, and we're not selling merchandise. You're contributing to a project we hope you BILLIEVE in, and in return we give you certain exclusive "reward perks" - but the bulk of your contribution goes toward our production. We need it to make this movie. Check out our perks on the right.  Super Fans will be thrilled to see their name in the credits of this film, or a dedication to a loved one. Our "Rockpile" T-shirt and Limited Edition poster with contributor names in the credit block will be genuine collector's items. We're offering a variety of ways for supporters to participate in the film, including sharing fan photos or video testimonials for the end credits, or performing on screen as a Background Player or in a Cameo Speaking Role. And for the more ambitious fans, we have a variety of Producer perks.

Scott Rubin, screenwriter/co-director/co-producer star of UNBILLIEVABLE, delivers a hilarious, heartfelt and emotional Facebook Live in which he discusses his lifelong love of Buffalo's favorite football team, his career as a professional comedy writer, and his tenure as the longest-serving Editor-in-Chief of of National Lampoon:   https://www.facebook.com/scott.a.rubin/videos/2652820924868972

An UNBILLIEVABLE World Premiere

We plan to hold a gala red carpet World Premiere in Buffalo/Western New York shortly before the start of the 2023 - 2024 professional football season and make a real Event out of it, with professional photographers, media and Special Guest Stars. A night to remember! And then we plan to make UNBILLIEVABLE! available to fans everywhere during the season. Beyond that?  We want to make a movie you love so much that you'll watch it with your buddies at the start of every football season.

The Greatest Fanbase in the World

Buffalo, New York has the greatest sports fans in the world!  Anyone who questions that has never been here - seeing is billieving! And these fans are located throughout New York State and across the country. Teams will come and go, but the fans are always here: loyal, enthusiastic, and sometimes outrageous. There's no other fanbase like it in the world, and our movie is a celebration of this unbreakable spirit.

Our Community ROCKPILE T-Shirt

Watch this video of UNBILLIEVABLE screenwriter/co-director/co-producer Scott Rubin visiting the Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion, aka "the Rockpile," birthplace of Buffalo's favorite football team. Witness Scott's passion for the East Side historical fixture and learn how UNBILLIEVABLE can benefit the neighborhood.

https://youtu.be/RufZc3xMXaE

Perk Levels and Upgrades 

We offer a variety of awesome perk levels in ascending order: Special Thanks and Special Dedication to a Loved One  or Friend;  Top Fan; Supporting Producer; Associate Producer with IMDB credit; Co-Producer with IMDB credit; and Executive Producer with IMDB credit. A variety of perks fall under each level. Most perks include all of the perk items from the preceding perks. We've made it easy to upgrade, as well: of you contribute for the $75 Tailgate perk and later decide you want to upgrade to the $100 Collectible Rockpile T-Shirt perk, email us and we'll create a custom link just for you to pay the additional $25,  upgrading you to the higher perk. Easy!

Ticking Clock

We only plan to run this campaign for THREE WEEKS so we need your support now! We want to start shooting when there's still snow in Buffalo.

Creative Team

Scott Rubin

Co-Director, Producer, Screenwriter 

Scott Rubin is the longest serving Editor-in-Chief in the history of the National Lampoon (1999-2009). Rubin’s tenure began when he created the twice Webby Award nominated Nationallampoon.com. The site’s content was entered into the Smithsonian Institute for best exemplifying American satire in the weeks following the 9-11 attacks, and was awarded “Best of the Web” from the LA Times, USA Today, CNN, Wall Street Journal, etc.  Rubin created, wrote, or produced over 600 web features, including several #1 YouTube videos including “Seinfeld: The Lost Episode” one of the most viewed viral videos of its time. Upon his departure, Rubin's videos ranked #1 all-time in comedy in the prized 13-24 demo (TubeMogul, April ‘09).

HIs post-Lampoon career includes producing, co-directing, writing and starring in the award- winning, indie feature film The Rainbow Bridge Motel as well as "Before 'Future Boy’" and "The Word w/ Scott Rubin" for JLTV.  He is a native of Buffalo and recently moved back to be with his family and his beloved team, the Buffalo Bills. 

Professional credits:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748158/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

J. Garrett Vorreuter

Co-Director, Producer, "Story by"

J. Garrett Vorreuter is an award-winning Director, Writer, Producer, and Cinematographer with over a decade of experience working on independent films, commercials and documentary productions.  His passion for filmmaking has taken him around the world not only as a creative but as a teacher and a leader. Although he’s been hired for a wide range of work, he’s best known for his work in narrative film and his ability to deliver hyper-stylized, emotionally impactful content. UNBILLIEVABLE! marks his second feature film collaboration with his film partner Scott Rubin.  Their first film, The Rainbow Bridge Motel, was shot entirely in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Ventures released the comedy on every major VOD platform, and  RBM recently played on Paramount+.

Professional credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7102371/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Gregory Lamberson

Co-Producer

Gregory Lamberson  is an award-winning filmmaker and author  who has lived in New York State his entire life. He has directed nine feature films and produced several others, and is the author of 15 published books. Although primarily known for directing cult  horror films (Slime City, Johnny Gruesome), in recent years he directed the comedy Killer Rack and the new action film Guns of Eden, and wrote the screenplay for the fantasy-western Showdown in Yesteryear.  In addition to writing most of his own films, he has worked as a Producer for hire, an Associate Producer. a First Assistant Director, a Unit Production Manager, a Script Supervisor, and a Publicist, and he is the co-founder of Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival, now in its 10th year. He's excited to be working with Scott Rubin and J. Garrett Vorreuter on Ubillievable! Professional credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0483053/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Andy Moran: Stuck in a Complicated Relationship with the Buffalo Bills, Seasoned Cinematographer and the Owner, Operator of Avenir Cine, a Buffalo based Studio and Production Facility.  https://www.avenircine.com/

Matthew Lorentz was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where he began his award-winning filmmaking career.  After completing his first feature film, B.O.Y.D. Lorentz caught the eye of filmmakers J. Garrett Vorreuter and Scott Rubin, who asked him to edit their first feature film, The Rainbow Bridge Motel.  Both films would go on to win awards and were picked up for commercial distribution.  Lorentz would go on to edit 17 more feature films, while proving himself as a talented and reliable  industry vetted member of the Hollywood and International Film Industry.

Joel Resnikoff is a professional Production Designer and Unit Production Manager who is also helping cast Unbillievable!

Professional credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1335482/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Artist Caitlin Deibel is creating our poster and other key design elements for Unbillievble!

Graphics Designer Chris Cosgrave created many of the graphics on this campaign page. He is also an editor, a cinematographer, and a visual effects artist.

Richie Leyland is an author, screenwriter, and lifelong Bills fan based out of Buffalo, New York. He has a diverse portfolio of work that spans music, film, broadcasting, and publishing.

Marshaun L. Quinniey is a Buffalo, New York native who has an interest in technology and positively impacting the community.  His working relationship with Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion, also known as the Rockpile, the birth place of the Buffalo Bills and history developing his own fashion line, make Marshaun and incredible  addition to the team. .He currently serves his community through his business MLQ Developments and PHAM (People Helping All Mankind). For UNBILLIEVABLE!, he is handling what is sure to be one of our most popular reward perks!

CAMPAIGN TEAM

Deanna DiGiulio is a team player who has been a multi award-winning Creative Director and Creative Consultant in our downtown Buffalo for the last 35 years.

Sheri Fairchild is an actress based in Niagara Falls.

Amber Hoch is a Music Industry Major at SUNY Fredonia and has recently worked with digital marketing in social media. "In my free time i love playing music and singing, and I’m so excited to be a part of this project!”

Bills Jason is a man of mystery, but this much is certain: he's an enthusiastic member of Bills Mafia!

A retired bartender and lifelong member of Bills Mafia, Eric Kennedy is an excellent background actor and a wannabe screenwriter.

Tamar Lamberson has produced three feature films and co-founded Valkyrie International Film Festival. She was drafted by Unbillievable.  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2579837/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Miss Taylor Martin: Film school drop-out turned internationally acclaimed actor/director is an immersive artist with a hint of retro often referred to as ‘Big Taylor Style’” (Huge Bills fan).

Desiree Miller is a hard working mama bear who bleeds Red and Blue! Go Bills!

Kristen Skeet is an author and award-winning filmmaker who enjoys writing strong, female characters. https://www.kristenskeet.com

UBILLIEVABLE Social Media

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089180599016

Instagram: @unbillievable_movie

TikTok: @unbillievablethemovie

Twitter: @UNBILLIEVABLE_     https://twitter.com/UNBILLIEVABLE_