The Lot: the history of ultimate captured on film

At TOKAY, we love supporting initiatives that celebrate and grow the sport we’re passionate about. That’s why we created “Projects We ❤️”—to highlight and support the projects that inspire us, move our sport forward, and make an impact.

The Lot: a Project we ❤️ at TOKAY!

Did you know that some of ultimate’s pioneers are still playing today? 🤯 We didn’t either! And that’s just one of the many fascinating things we discovered through The Lot—the first-ever documentary telling the full story of how ultimate was born, how it evolved, and where it’s heading next.

This film isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a deep dive into the history, culture, and spirit of ultimate frisbee. And we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!

Why you should also love The Lot 👇

Ultimate has always been about more than just scoring points—it’s a sport built on inclusivity, innovation, and spirit. And yet, its origins and evolution remain largely unknown to the world.

✨ That’s where The Lot comes in.

✅ It shines a light on ultimate’s rich history, finally giving it the recognition it deserves.
✅ It’s not just for newcomers—even longtime players may not know the full story of how our sport came to be.
✅ Ultimate is unique. From its self-officiated rules to its early push for gender equity, The Lot explores how these values have shaped the sport across generations.

This documentary is not just about ultimate—it’s about what makes our sport truly one of a kind.

What is The Lot? 🎬

Created and directed by Tony Leonardo, The Lot is a documentary tracing the 57-year history of ultimate frisbee, from its birth at Columbia High School to its place in today’s sports world.

But The Lot is more than just a film. It’s a living archive, preserving interviews with the sport’s earliest pioneers and collecting historic materials—newspaper articles, photographs, original game rules, and more—to document how ultimate was born, evolved, and survived.

Where it’s at now

📽️ High-quality interviews with early pioneers
🗂️ Collection of historic materials (articles, photos, original documents)
🎬 First stages of film production underway

And now, they’re inviting the Ultimate community to be a part of it.

Why this film matters – in Tony’s words 💬

“Ultimate frisbee came from a specific time and place. We were born as inclusive, clever, fun — and competitive. But as ultimate enters its 57th year, the story of who we are and why we exist is missing from the world. The Lot is the story of how ultimate was created and where it’s going next. And the time to tell this story is now.” - Tony Leonardo, Director of The Lot

Be part of ultimate history

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The Lot needs investors from the ultimate community. Please email Tony directly to join the investor team: tonyleonardo@me.com

Together, let’s bring ultimate’s story to the world.