Welcome to The Lot -- the birthplace of ultimate frisbee and the title of this documentary.

THE LOT tells the story of 55 years of ultimate frisbee at Columbia High School. From its birth as a sport to its status today, ultimate remains an elusive endeavor in the mainstream world of commercial team sports. Neither varsity nor amateur, the inclusive, egalitarian principles of ultimate have carried across generations and remain at the forefront today.

Where Your Money Goes
Independent documentaries need independent support. The film is finishing production and needs fresh funding to continue. Your contributions go towards:

-- Shooting with CHS in Spring 2025
-- Test edits of material and a rough cut 
-- Re-creation scenes to be shot at the original parking lot
-- Final round of interviews with Christy Whitehead Sullivan, Joel Silver, Marty Berman, Jane Lowell, Walter Sabo, Dave Leiwant, and more

This project is fiscally sponsored by the 501(c)(3) International Documentary Association and approved contributions are considered charitable and tax-deductible.

Please check your company's charitable gift program! Many companies offer matching dollars. You can also contribute via check, ACH, wire transfer, securities and in-kind donations.

The Swag You'll Get
$100-$200: 1970s frisbee sticker pack
$200-$500: 1970s stickers five-pack and replica copy of the second CHS rules pamphlet
$500-$1000: all of the above plus a nifty Lot hat
$1000-$10,000: all of the above plus early access to edited material and a signed copy of the rules and special goods
$25,000 & up: Producer level film credits and access to investment tier

Featuring: CHS Sparkle Motion 2023-2025 • CHSVFT 2023-2025 •  Marques Brownlee • Fred Applegate • Candy Johnson • Ed Summers • Irv Kalb • Jon Hines • Heidi Hellring • Dan "Stork" Roddick • Geoff West • Larry Schindel • Christy Whitehead Sullivan • David Dinerman • Shelly Payson • Neve Mahoney • Gio Gerber • NY Gridlock • many more

The Lot is produced and directed by ultimate player, author and historian Tony Leonardo
Produced by Andrew Park, Daniel Chalfen & Matt Radecki
The film is being shot and crewed by a freelance team of current and former players including Jenna Hunt, Seth Gleaner, Rob Featherstone, Anna Kristofick, Chuck Cleary and more
The Lot includes the support and/or advice of players Jody Avirgan, Martha Gregory, Eric Eckelman, Jon Read, Andrew Park, Kate Bergeron, Mike DeNardis, William Brotman and more

Questions? Want to chat about friz? Itching to know some rad trivia on ultimate history?
email [email protected]
-- november 2024 --

1972 at the Parking Lot photo by ®Larry Schindel
Dave Meyer, Robert Evans, Irv Kalb, Ed Levy