The Next Che - Cuba Skate Revolution

Documentary
Havana, Cuba
FUNDED

The Next Che - Cuba Skate Revolution

On the 50th anniversary of Castro and Che Guevara’s Cuban Revolution, “The Next Che” documents the little-known story of another revolution taking over Cuba; skateboarding. Skater/tattoo artist Che Pando, also known as the Godfather of Cuban Skateboarding, is the unofficial leader of a new movement in Cuba that seeks to teach kids how to use skateboarding to express themselves and deal with their day-to-day issues. The stories brought back to the States from the event prompt X Games gold medalist skateboarder Ryan Sheckler to take a trip to Cuba and see what all the fuss is about. And while all of the Cuban skaters are grateful for Ryan’s visit, it’s Ryan who walks away with real reward.

A groundbreaking documentary helping the troubled local cuban skate community and raising international awareness through the invitation of some of the best skaters in the world.

With our last film production, surf/social documentary 'Surfing Favela', we helped raise 20K that went directly to the kids in the slum & helped them create an NGO, receive some more help from music star, surfer/singer Jack Johnson himself

We now need your help to finish filming this groundbreaking documentary/film, that will help the cuban community of skaters and hopefully plenty of other kids.

Transparency. We have raised some money from Red Bull & Fuel TV, but most of the other companies contacted cannot/don´t want to invest money for kids in Cuba (due to a long existing trade embargo from the USA to Cuba & lack of interest since most of them dont sell anything in the island).

Helping us finishing this new social project & documentary in forbidden Cuba will help us raise more international awareness & donations, as well as gathering support to the troubled cuban skater community and the people featured in our film directly once again. We count on you to give back to the lifestyle you love / admire & has given you some many happy moments.

Perhaps you are a philantropist with available funds, and not directly involved with this sport, but we guarantee that your contribution will make a HUGE difference. Cuba is such a cultural gem. If you become one of our top donators, we'll make sure we tailor the trip to Cuba to meet your expectations too.

For those into skating, the line up is huge: other top international skaters participating/supporting our project are: Zered Basset, Rick McCrank, The Tampa AM/PRO guys, Chris Nieratko, Bryce Kanights, Tod Swank, Scuba Steve, Mike Anderson, Ron Denis, and a whole bunch of others. Not to mention the top local talent!

Thanks for your time in reading this & support to The Next Skate Revolution. Pass the voice in any way you can.

Wu Wei Films

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Ryan_Sheckler+The Other Che doc.pdf
sheckler info1.pdf
Some highlights of all the press coverage.docx

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Your name on the film credits + skate icon Sheckler´s Cap sweepstakes

£10.00 or more : Your name will appear at the end of the film, within the final credits, under the 'Core supporters to our Project'. You will support unprivileged kids in Cuba. In addition, between all the supporters in this stage, we will award the lucky winner of the sweepstakes, in this case, a chance to have the very own Ryan Shekler's cap used in the making of the film.

 

Your name on the credits as "Core Supporters" + Special Sheckler, 23 y G & Wu Wei Films tshirt sweepstakes

£30.00 or more : Your name will appear on the credits at the end, under 'Core Supporters to our Project' and you will also receive a tshirt from the collection soon to be launched in our website, supporting the Cuban Skate Revolution. In addition, between all the supporters in this stage, we will award the lucky winner of the sweepstakes, a chance to have the very own Ryan Sheckler's T-shirt used in the making of the film. Last but not least, you will be supporting unprivileged kids in Cuba!

 

A special limited t-shirt. Your name on the film credits, an extended dvd version of the film and a signed photograph by A. Chang

£100.00 or more : Your name will appear on the credits at the end, under 'Core supporters to our project' and you will also receive a tshirt from the collection soon to be launched in our website, supporting the Cuban Skate Revolution. You will be able to choose your size! We will also send you a copy of the extended final documentary and a signed photograph (approx A4 size) by the genius that is Cuban photographer A.Chang. Among all the supporters of this section, we will raffle a book about 'The making of' that will be a limited edition.

 

Your name on the credits, one of the 150 limited edition "behind the scenes" special book + t-shirt of the film, a copy of the film, a signed photo and an invite to come with us to the premiere.

£500.00 or more : Your name will appear on the credits at the end, under 'Partners in the Skate Revolution' and you will also receive a tshirt from the collection soon to be launched in our website, supporting the Cuban scene. You will be able to choose your size! We will also send you a copy of the final documentary and a signed photograph (approx A4 size) by the genius that is Cuban photographer A.Chang. Depending where you live, we will invite you to come with us to the nearest première or major event to showcase the film near you, when the film is featured. We'll throw a nice dinner or lunch too! (note: travel to and from the venue we offer and insurance will be at your own cost)

 

Your name on the credits under 'Co-Executive Producer'. The whole support combo (T-shirt, Extended DVD Version, Book, Photos.You are also especially invited to come with us to Cuba & be a part of it as well.

£3,500.00 or more : Your name will appear on the credits as 'Co-Executive Producer' & you will be able to show everyone you helped skate history being made. You will also receive a very special gift package, including Ryan Shekler´s own cap & t-shirt; and a skate used in the making of this historic film. You will also receive a specially Wu Wei Films + Chang autographed T-shirt collection soon to be launched in our website, supporting the Cuban Skate Revolution & the local kids. We will also send you a copy of the final documentary, book and a signed photograph (approx A4 size) by the genius that is Cuban photographer A.Chang. You will come with us to Cuba for the final days of filming!. You will be part of our crew, and one of the team. You will be able to experience being a 'local' in Cuba. It is a once in a lifetime experience!* (we'll let you bring a friend if you must...however all the costs for them will have to be covered by you) LAST BUT NOT LEAST! Depending where you live, we will invite you once the film is out to come with us to the nearest première or major event to showcase the film near you, when the film is featured. We'll throw a nice dinner or lunch too! (note: travel to and from the venue we offer and insurance will be at your own cost) But again, most importantly, you will be able to support unprivileged local cuban skaters. (*note: you will only have to pay trips to and for airport of origin & the plane ticket cost, but most of your other travel costs, transportation inside Havana, food/incidentals & flat rent in for four days, etc, will be covered by us!).