The Man Who Turned the World Upside Down is a fascinating documentary chronicling how Jose Yanez (a gymnast) became the first person in the world to perform a backflip on a bicycle, astonishing top BMX pros, then went on to become the first person ever to backflip a motorcycle (and at the time, ANY vehicle) in the world!
We have already raised $81,000 via equity investment and your donation will help us cross the finish line to start pre-production on this film!
PERKS
$100 level
For a $100 donation, you will receive:
- 2 VIP tickets to the premiere of the The Man Who Turned the World Upside Down.
-A DVD or a screening link (after the film gets distribution).
$300 level
For a $300 donation, you will receive:
- 2 VIP tickets to the premiere of the The Man Who Turned the World Upside Down.
-A DVD or a screening link (after the film gets distribution).
-A brand-new, full-color print of Jose Yanez performing his backflip in front of the iconic Helltrack start wall by none other than Damian Fulton, the genius behind Radical Rick! Each 12" x 18" giclée print is produced on heavy archival-quality paper and finished with a crimped “Certified Radical” imprint. Hand-signed by Jose Yanez and Damian Fulton, these ready to frame, museum-quality prints are individually numbered from a limited edition of only 100!
(Click arrow to the right of above video to see the artwork.)
$500 level
For a $500 donation, you will receive:
- 2 VIP tickets to the premiere of the The Man Who Turned the World Upside Down.
-A DVD or a screening link (after the film gets distribution).
-A brand-new, full-color print of Jose Yanez performing his backflip in front of the iconic Helltrack start wall by none other than Damian Fulton, the genius behind Radical Rick! Each 12" x 18" giclée print is produced on heavy archival-quality paper and finished with a crimped “Certified Radical” imprint. Hand-signed by Jose Yanez and Damian Fulton, these ready to frame, museum-quality prints are individually numbered from a limited edition of only 100!
(Click arrow to the right of above video to see the artwork.)
-Your name on screen in our film listed as a “Production Partner”.
Information on Perks:
VIP premiere tickets will be confirmed via e-mail and available to pick up at will-call the night of the premiere.
Blu-ray or screening link will be available after the film secures distribution, which should be approximately 6-9 months after the film is finished. Screening link will be sent via e-mail, Blu-ray will be sent via mail.
Full-color print by artist Damian Fulton will be sent via mail as soon as they become available. Estimated availability is November 15, 2026.
If you have any questions about the above perks, please contact Jason Ryan via the contact information on his website at https://psychicflyingmonkey.com/contact/
