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WARRIORS

a feature MocKumentary

LOGLINE

A tongue-in-cheek mockumentary about an indie wrestling league where the wrestlers are so committed to their over-the-top characters, they can’t tell where the gimmick ends and real life begins.

synopsis

Weekend Warriors is a mockumentary that dives head-first into the colorful, chaotic world of an independent wrestling league. Following a cast of semi-professional wrestlers who live for the roar of a couple dozen fans in local gymnasiums, the film exposes the hilarious—and often heartbreaking—reality behind the spandex.

We meet over-the-hill veterans clinging to faded glory, delusional newcomers convinced they’re destined for WWE, and family men who hide their bruises from spouses worried about the mortgage. As the company gears up for its biggest event of the year—held in a musty high school gym—tensions mount, feuds get too personal, and carefully crafted storylines threaten to spill into real life.

Training sessions turn into hazing rituals, locker room politics spiral out of control, and the wrestlers’ unwavering commitment to “kayfabe” (never breaking character) means the drama doesn’t stop when they step out of the ring. By the night of the big show, egos, injuries, and personal vendettas all collide—forcing the wrestlers to discover whether the bonds of brotherhood can survive the ultimate work.

Styled in the tradition of This is Spinal Tap and Best in Show, the film blurs the line between parody and poignancy, ultimately revealing the very human need beneath every bodyslam: to matter to someone, somewhere, even if it’s just for three counts.

This is a sizzle reel we created for the non-fiction version that provide a glimpse into the crazy world of indy wrestling.

social media campaign

To build an engaged audience and set the stage for the film, we will launch a dedicated YouTube channel featuring short-form documentary-style content. This content will highlight the colorful cast of characters — wrestlers, the crooked promoter, and a couple of devoted (or delusional) fans — immersing viewers in the bizarre and heartfelt world of independent wrestling.

Wrestler Videos

We will follow 6 featured wrestlers, each of whom will have a three-part video series:

  1. Character Profile

    • Who they are in the ring.

    • Over-the-top promos, catchphrases, entrance hype.

    • Exploring their gimmick, rivalries, and illusions of grandeur.

  2. Gear Profile

    • A look at their costumes, boots, masks, or ridiculous props.

    • Where it comes from (Amazon? Grandma?), how much it costs, why it matters.

  3. Real Life Profile

    • Their day jobs, families, struggles to pay bills, what keeps them chasing the dream.

Total Wrestler Videos: 18 videos (3 per wrestler × 6 wrestlers)

Promoter Videos

The shady promoter will have two videos:

  1. Character Profile

    • His bombastic self-promotion, questionable promises, and talk about “building the territory.”

  2. Real Life Profile

    • The side hustles, failed schemes, and how he rationalizes underpaying his talent.

Total Promoter Videos: 2 videos