10/20/2024
As I celebrate turning 40 today, I want to share something special with you: my story as a performer, beautifully told through the eyes of my brother. It’s a glimpse into the journey that has shaped me, from someone who knows me best.
BecomingWackyChad.com -Official Released!
https://youtu.be/T5u6i1MNgoY?si=aqwphu8xffz8fNXb
My brother Isaac is a professional filmmaker with an impressive résumé filled with incredible work (IsaacDeitz.com). As his brother, I was incredibly fortunate to have him film my early school shows back in 2008 and beyond. We've grown in our professions together, learning side by side. Every year, I’d spend a few months at his house during the winter, working on a documentary about buskers—a profession that’s often misunderstood and undervalued, despite its ability to be truly impactful and inspiring.
As a street performer, I can tell you it keeps your ego in check and can humble you in seconds—it’s not for the faint of heart. It offers anyone at any level, a stage, a platform, and a voice, allowing them to create art for people from all walks of life. It’s much bigger than me, and bring so much value to people’s lives, which sometimes is mis understood or under appreciated. It’s raw, unfiltered, and happens in real time.
When we began filming and collecting nearly 10TB of footage, my brother said to me, ‘This story is about you and your journey.’ I resisted at first because I wanted the film to reflect not just my experiences but also the incredible work of other performers, like the pogo performers I connect with every year at Pogo Palooza. But eventually, we focused on telling my story.
Making this documentary has been a massive learning experience for both of us. Just the two of us working on it, we’ve faced all the challenges that come with creating a film. With no marketing budget, no dedicated team for websites or festival submissions, we had to do everything ourselves, sifting through an overwhelming amount of footage. I trusted Isaac’s talent to craft a compelling story from what we captured, and he delivered. I remember telling him, ‘We don’t need any marketing; it only needs to be good.’ And he didn’t just make it good—he made something truly special. The documentary has already won 4x ‘Best Documentary’ awards, and I believe it’s going to be a groundbreaking film unlike anything you’ve seen.
Your $6 purchase and the effort it takes to go through the quick checkout means the world to us—it feels like you’re giving us $1,000 each. I promise, it makes that big of a difference. Let us filmmakers entertain and inspire you. I hope it brings you laughs, inspiration, and maybe even a fresh perspective on pursuing your passions, no matter the odds. Help us share this story with your friends and family at
BecomingWackyChad.com
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Film Description:
This documentary, over a decade in the making, captures the wild 25-year journey of Chadd Deitz (aka Wacky Chad) as a stunt comedian and extreme pogo stick performer, shot by his brother Isaac. It’s a heartfelt story of perseverance, laughter, and the joy of making people smile.
