# I HAVE A BOMB!

A movie about the outrageous true story of D.B. Cooper 

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/ihaveabomb
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:168046
- Last updated: 2026-06-07T23:54:49Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-08T03:16:42Z

## Quick facts
- Led by the co-creator & star of HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS, which has grossed over $1.5M on a $150k budget
- Films featured in The New York Times, LA Times, AP, Variety, NPR, The Guardian, Empire, IndieWire
- I HAVE A BOMB! checks all the boxes: Action! Comedy! Horror! Romance! The 70s! Smoking! Booze!
- Rotten Tomatoes // Letterboxd: HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS — 97% // 4.1 LAKE MICHIGAN MONSTER — 90% // 3.5
- Previous films have earned us a built-in, diehard fanbase eager to support our next cinematic quest
- The HoB Blu-ray sold out 8,000 copies in its first nine days after release
- Investment offers potential to recoup 130% of principal plus pro rata share of 50% of the backend

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:128862: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:128861: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Story
THE FINAL FILM from Ryland Brickson Cole Tews — CO-CREATOR and STAR of last year’s instant international cult classic — HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS.Now, in his third and final film, Tews and his team embark on their greatest adventure yet — I HAVE A BOMB!I HAVE A BOMB! tells the real life tale of the enigmatic air pirate, “D.B. Cooper”, and his infamous 1971 plane heist — the only unsolved plane hijacking in US history.Despite widespread knowledge of its legend, the D.B. Cooper story has never properly been brought to the big screen. Until now!There is an overwhelming demand for genre films (horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action) because we believe genre fans are the best in the world!Shooting in beautiful Brazil with Sao Paulo's tremendous crew of technicians and stuntmen!Featuring a crew of creatives hellbent on delivering pure cinematic joy to the masses!Our first two features have been met with overwhelming critical and commercial success and have earned us a built-in, diehard fanbase eager to support our next cinematic escapade!Much like D.B. Cooper, this cinematic heist demands a fat sack of cash.With your investment of $100 or more you are automatically signed up to make, if there is any profit, 130% of your investment plus your pro rata share of the investors' profit (50%), if any. Future returns not guaranteed.Tews slayed the Lake Michigan Monster, he eradicated Hundreds of Beavers, and now, for the final time, he must once again save the day from the purveyors of darkness.Join us, oh solider of cinema!INVESTMENT TIERS$100 — Special Thanks in credits$1,000 — Special Thanks in credits, 11" x 17" signed poster by the cast & crew$10,000 — Associate Producer in credits, VIP at premiere + one additional festival, 27" x 40" signed poster by the cast & crew, signed Blu-ray$25,000 — Co-Producer in credits, set visit in US, VIP at wrap party + premiere + one additional festival, 27" x 40" signed poster by the cast & crew, signed Blu-ray$50,000 — Executive Producer in credits, character on plane with funny line, set visit in Brazil (or elsewhere), VIP at wrap party + premiere + two additional festivals, 27" x 40" signed poster by the cast & crew, signed Blu-ray$100,000 — Executive Producer in credits, speaking role in film as one of "The Gentlemen", set visit in Brazil (or elsewhere), VIP at wrap party + premiere + two additional festivals, 27" x 40" signed poster by the cast & crew, signed Blu-ray**Note — there is no guarantee that an individual will make any money when investing in a film. However, our team is 2/2 when it comes to making our investors money.

## FAQ
1. **How would you handle any funding gaps or filming delays? Can you secure the return of 50% of investment if production falls through?**
   - Hi, Mikey! Are you asking if we would return 50% of your money if the production falls through or if investors would still make their portion of the 50% of the backend despite no movie?
2. **Looks like it will be a great film! Can you clarify what return investors received from Hundreds of Beavers, the prospectus says it "grossed $1.3M on a $150k budget", so did the equivalent to a Wefunder investor for this film make, say, $8,670 on a $1000 investment or were the...**
   - Hi Josh! Hundreds of Beavers had a totally different investment setup with investors recouping only 110% of their investment. Oriental Snatch is a much better deal, allowing the investor to make more money since it's 130% plus your pro rata share of 50% of the backend. If you invest $1,000, you would have the potential to recoup 130% of your investment (so that $1,000 turns into $1,300), plus your pro rata share of 50% of the backend. Since we're aiming at a $1-2 million budget, $1000 wouldn'...
3. **Hey Ryland, how long is the Wefunder going to be open for? Also, what does the “VIP at the premier and wrap party” entail? Thanks!**
   - Hi Steve! This first round of financing (until we reach $1M) will be open until December. "VIP at the premiere and wrap party" means wherever we have the film's world premiere, regardless of city or country, you will be flown and be one with the cast and crew during the screening and any related events surrounding the screening (i.e. film festival press and parties). Well before the world premiere, however, you will also be cordially invited to join the cast and crew and be honored at the fil...
4. **Hi Ryland! Are all credits on IMDb as well?**
   - Hi Stephanie! Yes, everyone involved will be credited on IMDb!
5. **Is Mike Cheslik involved in this project?**
   - Hi Eugene! No, he is not.

## Team
- Ryland Brickson Cole Tews (Lead Actor / Writer / Producer)
- Chris Tex (Director)
- Jessica Freytag (Lead Actress)
- Quinn Hester (Director of Photography)
- Jon Truei (Fight Choreographer)
- Bobb Barito (Sound Designer & Mixer)

## Q&A
- Q: Dear Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, four other friends and I would like to pitch in on a donation to your movie. We were wondering if we all pitch in on a donation if we could have all of our names or if we would have to settle for a combination of names. We love to talk about your movies during our lunch period. Thank you, please respond at your earliest convenience and have a very merry Christmas.
  - A: We'll get you guys all individual credits! Thanks, fellas! You truly are first rate first mates!
- Q: What was the monetary amount that you used for your valuation cap on your Wefunder setup?
  - A: Hi Seth! We need to hit at least $1M in order to complete the film and have money left over to market the film. Anything less than this and we would have to resort to major script changes which would ultimately make the film worse.
- Q: Hi Ryland! What is the final date to invest in Oriental Snatch (I have already invested a tiny bit, but I am trying to have friends invest with me)? (and will there be at least one beaver in this new movie?) Can't wait to see you all in this new adventure!
  - A: Hi, Frederic! Even though production begins in a little under two weeks, we still need to reach our budget goal of $800k-$1M. So we're taking investments all the time! We'll see about the beaver, but last I checked, I murdered them all long ago. Thanks!
- Q: Thanks for making pure, fun, entertaining escapism. Looks like you're taking the Monty Python approach to the DB Cooper story. Can't wait! In fact, I gave you a shout out in my recent newsletter. Not sure if you're going for any redemption, but your antics are my speed, baby: https://www.plumb-news.com/p/clean-cuts-high-stakes
  - A: Thanks, Ian! Hope you can join our team as an investor! We'd love to have you on the team!
- Q: Hi again Ryland! Why has the goal been set from 1M to 500K?
  - A: Hi Stephanie. It was mistakenly set at $1M before. For this raise, the goal is to reach $500k by December. Shooting begins early next year.
- Q: Is Mike Cheslik involved in this project?
  - A: Hi Eugene! No, he is not.
- Q: Hi Ryland! Are all credits on IMDb as well?
  - A: Hi Stephanie! Yes, everyone involved will be credited on IMDb!
- Q: Hey Ryland, how long is the Wefunder going to be open for? Also, what does the “VIP at the premier and wrap party” entail? Thanks!
  - A: Hi Steve! This first round of financing (until we reach $1M) will be open until December. "VIP at the premiere and wrap party" means wherever we have the film's world premiere, regardless of city or country, you will be flown and be one with the cast and crew during the screening and any related events surrounding the screening (i.e. film festival press and parties). Well before the world premiere, however, you will also be cordially invited to join the cast and crew and be honored at the film's wrap party. Hope this helps!
- Q: How would you handle any funding gaps or filming delays? Can you secure the return of 50% of investment if production falls through?
  - A: Hi, Mikey! Are you asking if we would return 50% of your money if the production falls through or if investors would still make their portion of the 50% of the backend despite no movie?
- Q: Looks like it will be a great film! Can you clarify what return investors received from Hundreds of Beavers, the prospectus says it "grossed $1.3M on a $150k budget", so did the equivalent to a Wefunder investor for this film make, say, $8,670 on a $1000 investment or were there other considerations/budget demands?
  - A: Hi Josh! Hundreds of Beavers had a totally different investment setup with investors recouping only 110% of their investment. Oriental Snatch is a much better deal, allowing the investor to make more money since it's 130% plus your pro rata share of 50% of the backend. If you invest $1,000, you would have the potential to recoup 130% of your investment (so that $1,000 turns into $1,300), plus your pro rata share of 50% of the backend. Since we're aiming at a $1-2 million budget, $1000 wouldn't get you a TON more money beyond your $1,300 since your pro rata share of 50% is a small percent of the total budget, but it would make you a little extra money. It all depends on how much the movie makes. If the movie makes, say, $10 million instead of, say, $3 million, you would make more money. It's the same deal for every investor regardless of amount invested (130% + your pro rata share of 50% of the backend), however, the more you invest, the more you stand to make. Hope this helps!