# RACE CAR MONKS The Movie

A bold new film that brings values back to entertainment.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/racecarmonks
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:176960
- Last updated: 2026-06-13T23:54:26Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-14T03:35:35Z

## Quick facts
- Goal 1: Hit!! Pre-Production, RAISED
- Goal 2: Production, $1M by March 2026
- Goal 3: Post-Production, $500k by August 2026
- Award Winning Talents Attached
- ✓ Script written ✓ Pre-Production Underway
- Large Loyal niche target audience
- Team with a combined 100+ years experience in the film industry.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:136895: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:136894: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Story
Some of the early investors share why they joined Race Car Monks, a project created to bring back clean, uplifting, and truly fun entertainment for families.Join them and help make this story a reality.The following films best reflect the tone, values, and emotional heart of Race Car Monks.The Rookie captures a powerful father-son reconciliation, with the mother's guiding hand, similar to Zach’s journey.Here Comes the Boom is a heartfelt comedy with real stakes—exactly the tone we’re aiming for.We're also speaking the same strong core values which were key to Facing The Giants' audience appeal.Remember The Titans has a great theme of comradery and team work, which we have between the Monks and the Race Team.Forward-looking projecting cannot be guaranteed.THE PERKS$500 A Race Car Monks T-shirt - Honorary Pit Crew T-shirt$1,000 Early Access and Inside Scoop - to premium behind-the-scenes content including interviews with special guests, Q&A with filmmakers, and key filmmaker updates. Includes 3 Investor-only live streams. - All previous perks.$2,500 Name in Credits - Your name will be listed in the End Credits under “Honorary Pit Crew.” - All previous perks.$5,000 Signed Script - Get a copy of the Race Car Monks Script, signed by the creators of the movie. - All previous perks.$25,000 Signed Poster - Limited-Edition movie poster signed by the filmmaking team and leading cast members. - All previous perks.$50,000 Zoom with Creative Team - Private Zoom with Brian Shields, Michael Masny and Stan Baura team (60 minutes). - All previous perks$100,000 Walk-on Role - Walk-on role in the movie (Investor must cover own travel expenses and accommodations. - (Limit to 5 investors) - All previous perks$250,000 Set Visit and Associate Producer Credit - 1-Day VIP Set Pass for Two (including crew lunch with the filmmakers. (Investor must cover own travel expenses and accommodations). - Become an Associate Producer in the credits of the film and on IMDb. -All previous perks. - (Limit to 5 investors)$1,000,000 Executive Producer Credit - Become an executive producer in the credits of the film and on IMDB. - All Previous Perks - (Limit to 4 Investors)Ready to invest?Here's the deal. Investors are prioritized to recoup 100%, together with a ten percent (10%) per annum until principal is returned. Following this, investors receive a pro-rata share of 50% of the backend, along with exclusive perks outlined above.How does the film make money?There are a variety of ways for films to generate revenue:Box Office: The most traditional and significant revenue stream for films is box office earnings. When a film is shown in theaters, a portion of ticket sales goes to the film's distributor and production studio. The percentage varies depending on factors like the film's budget, distribution deals, and performance.Home Entertainment: Films generate revenue through home entertainment sales and rentals, including DVD and Blu-ray sales, digital downloads, and streaming rights. This revenue stream has become increasingly important with the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and more.Television and Cable Rights: Films can also earn revenue through licensing agreements with television networks and cable channels for broadcast rights. These agreements may include both domestic and international distribution.Product Placement and Brand Deals: Some films generate revenue through product placement and brand deals, where companies pay to have their products featured prominently within the film. This can include everything from cars and electronics to food and beverages.Ancillary Markets: Films can generate revenue from ancillary markets such as airline and hotel screenings, educational distribution, and licensing agreements for theme park attractions or museum exhibitions.International Sales: Films can earn revenue from international distribution deals, including theatrical releases, home entertainment, and television rights in foreign markets.How are profits distributed?Recoupment of Costs (Expenses): The first step in the waterfall is often the recoupment of production costs and other expenses associated with the film. This includes expenditures such as production costs, marketing expenses, distribution fees, and overhead costs. These costs must be recouped before any revenue is distributed to investors or profit participants.Debt: The next step is to allocate revenue towards settling any outstanding debts or deferred payments that the production has incurred. This includes any loans or financial obligations the production may have, as well as any fees that have been deferred for producers or directors involved in the project. (Race Car Monks Movie LLC is currently debt free!)Investors' Preferred Return of Capital: Once costs are recouped, the next step is the return of capital to investors. Investors receive their initial investment amount plus annualized 10% before any additional profits are distributed.Distribution to Producers and Talent: After investors have received their preferred return, additional revenues may be allocated to producers, talent (such as actors, directors, and writers), and other key participants based on their contractual agreements. This could include profit participation or backend deals. (A key point here is that the people making the project don’t participate in profits until investors are paid back first.)Residuals and Guild Payments: If applicable, payments to guilds (such as the Writers Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and Directors Guild of America) and residuals to talent for their ongoing participation in the film's success may be distributed at this stage.Profit Sharing: Once all prior obligations are fulfilled, any remaining profits are distributed to investors based on a pro-rata share of 50% of the backend.Contingent Compensation: In some cases, there may be additional layers of contingent compensation or bonuses based on the film's performance, such as achieving certain box office milestones or profitability targets.

## FAQ
1. **Found your movie just searching around on Wefunder. I love this mashup of racing and monks. It's a great concept, like Happy Gilmore that mashed golf with hockey. Congrats. In fact, I featured y'all in my newsletter so hopefully you get some love: https://www.plumb-news.com/p/...**
   - Ian, thanks for the shout out on plumb-news.com You got some thought provoking articles on there. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to you enjoying Race Car Monks.
2. **If the money raised is the pre-production , what is total amount money needed to make the film?**
   - The total budget to finish the film is $1.8M. In Addition, we have an option to raise an additional $800K for A-list talent (if needed). Thanks for the question

## Team
- Brian Shields (Producer/ Director)
- Stan Barua (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, CSC)
- Michael Edward Masny (SCREENWRITER)

## Q&A
- Q: Hi! I hope you’re doing well. I noticed your project on WeFunder and wanted to ask if you’re currently looking for investors or supporters. If so, it might be helpful to connect with Cheryl Morgan, who has experience supporting creators and helping projects gain visibility. If you’re interested, feel free to reply here, and I can facilitate an introduction. It could be a nice opportunity to explore and see if it feels like a good fit for your project. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!
- Q: If the money raised is the pre-production , what is total amount money needed to make the film?
  - A: The total budget to finish the film is $1.8M. In Addition, we have an option to raise an additional $800K for A-list talent (if needed). Thanks for the question
- Q: Found your movie just searching around on Wefunder. I love this mashup of racing and monks. It's a great concept, like Happy Gilmore that mashed golf with hockey. Congrats. In fact, I featured y'all in my newsletter so hopefully you get some love: https://www.plumb-news.com/p/faith-on-the-front-line
  - A: Ian, thanks for the shout out on plumb-news.com You got some thought provoking articles on there. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to you enjoying Race Car Monks.