Hi, I'm Tyler Brune, director of the Scribble Jam Documentary. I started this film four years ago as a passion project, and it has since grown to a size I never could have predicted. I’m extremely appreciative of all the support the film has received over the years, and I’m determined to do this story justice and give Scribble Jam the respect it deserves in hip hop history. Today, after years of filming, researching, collecting archival material, and editing, we have a complete cut of the film. We're closer than we've ever been to finishing it, and we're asking for your help to get us across the finish line. Read below for more info on the film, and how you can help us get the film released as soon as possible. Thank you for your time!

-Tyler Brune

Synopsis

Scribble Jam was never supposed to become what it did. What started as a small party in a Cincinnati parking lot exploded into one of the largest hip hop events in American history. The Scribble Jam documentary explores untold stories about the origins of the festival, showcases never-before-seen footage, and celebrates the life of the 1996-2008 historic hip hop festival.

Scribble Jam was unique in bringing together every aspect of hip hop, simultaneously and in one location. This included emcee battles, DJ battles, breakdancing battles, and graffiti writing. The festival has deep roots in hip hop history, including playing a large role in the formative years of Eminem's battle rap career. In addition, several other notable artists have performed and have close ties at Scribble Jam. This includes MF DOOM, Atmosphere, KRS-ONE, Big Daddy Kane, Aesop Rock, and more.

Logline: An eccentric DJ unites with the two renowned graffiti artists behind "Scribble Magazine", defying all odds and creating one of the largest hip hop festivals in American history, all within the unassuming midwestern city of Cincinnati, Ohio.

What Your Support Has Already Done

Without the help of donors who have already generously supported the production of the film, we could not be where we are today. Your donations have provided funding for production travel, post-production equipment, animation storyboards, and more. It's because of you that we now have a complete cut of the film, and this final push will play a huge role in getting the film released to you all!

Where We Are Today

After four years of work, we have a complete cut of the Scribble Jam Documentary. We've traveled across the country conducting interviews, spent countless hours researching and collecting archival footage, and stitched together the story of Scribble Jam piece by piece. We've now reached one of the final and most important stages of the filmmaking process, specialized post-production. Getting a documentary from a completed edit to a professionally finished film requires several individual processes. We've already begun this work, but we need your help to finish it.

We are currently raising $18,250 to complete the remaining post-production on the Scribble Jam Documentary, including animation, professional color grading, and professional sound mixing.

Animation - $11,250

Professional Color Grade - $5,000

Professional Sound Mix - $2,000

How You Can Help

All money donated will go directly toward completing the Scribble Jam documentary and the remaining costs associated with bringing the film across the finish line. Any donation is appreciated! You’ll be a part of spreading the story of Scribble Jam to a wide audience and giving it the recognition that we all know it deserves. In addition, we’re offering the following benefit to those who contribute:

People who donate $100 or more will receive their name in the credits. (Donors of $10 or more before 5/26/2025 will receive their name in the credits as well).

If you aren't able to donate, sharing this campaign is another huge way to help. Every share helps us reach more people who remember Scribble Jam, care about preserving hip hop history, or simply want to support independent filmmaking.

A Final Note

I'd like to personally thank everyone who has donated so far, or helped out in any way. This film has been a passion project of mine for the past four years, and it means the world to me that it has received so much support. Scribble Jam's story has inspired me, and it deserves the chance to be released and watched by everyone out there. Thank you for everything. Let's get this over the finish line!

-Tyler Brune