JOIN VINTAGE MOTOR UNION'S “HONOR THE PAST” RALLY TO SAN DIEGO!

Savant Young and the Vintage Motor Union are organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally to San Diego to attend a special screening of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary at Analog&Grit on Sunday, 1/25/2026.

The rally is open to all vintage cars and bikes. They will be rolling out on Sunday, 1/25/2026, 10:00 a.m. from their Vintage Motor Union headquarters in the Arts District, Los Angeles. Please DM and RSVP with @vintagejapanesemotorunion.

We met Savant through Nick Tolosa of Makina Drivers Club’s thoughtful introduction. We couldn’t help but love what he does for the community—celebrating diversity, uplifting others, and building community. He organized this rally on his own, and we were deeply moved by his kind gesture.

Thanks to the invitation of Oliver Wang and the Japanese American National Museum’s “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community” Exhibit, we had the honor of participating in the Nisei Week Grand Parade with Savant this past summer. These photos are of him meeting Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama of MOONEYES before the parade.

Thank you to Savant and the Vintage Motor Union and all the participants for cruising down to San Diego to join our special event. We’re very honored by your support.

VINTAGE MOTOR UNION PRESENTS “HONOR THE PAST” RALLY TO SAN DIEGO

Sunday, 1/25/2026, 10:00 a.m.

Start:
Vintage Motor Union
611 S. Anderson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023

Finish:
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92101

To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” Screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes

To learn more about Vintage Motor Union:
vjmu.la / @vintagejapanesemotorunion

To learn more about Analog&Grit:
analogandgrit.com / @analogandgrit

WILLIE MASAYOSHI DORSEY IN CONVERSATION AT “CRAFT OF SPEED” SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT

We’re honored to be able to speak with Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, a respected builder and longtime friend of MOONEYES, at our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at Analog&Grit on Sunday, 1/25/2026.

Willie befriended legendary MOONEYES machinist, builder, racer, and multiple land speed record holder Fred Larsen and restored his renowned 1927 Ford Model T Roadster A115, which set a land speed record every year from 1959 to 1964. The roadster is on display along with the celebrated MOONEYES Larsen & Cummins Streamliner at the NHRA Motorsports Museum.

Willie and Tim Cunha built the beautiful MOONEYES Special, owned by noted racer/car collector, Tom Malloy. In addition, Willie helped inspire Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, to start land speed racing.

We’re thrilled to be in conversation with Willie. Join us for this exciting cinema event.

"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT

ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California

Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 Discussion with builder William Masayoshi Dorsey and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening

*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.

Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102

To learn more about Analog&Grit:
analogandgrit.com / @analogandgrit

To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms.com

To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes

MING LAI PHOTOGRAPH AT THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY’S “AESTHETICS 2025” ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBIT

Re-experience the opening reception of The Perfect Exposure Gallery “Aesthetics 2025” Annual Group Exhibit. Ming Lai’s “University of California, San Diego (UCSD) / Geisel Library” photograph along with many other extraordinary images are on display and for sale until Sunday, 1/25/2026. Own a renowned photographer’s work or support an emerging one.

MING LAI PHOTOGRAPH AT THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY’S “AESTHETICS 2025” ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBIT

THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY
Alhambra, California

On Display:
Saturday, 11/22/2025 - Sunday, 1/25/2026

The Perfect Exposure Gallery
2425 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803

For exhibit information and sales inquiries:
theperfectexposuregallery.com

To learn more about Ming Lai’s photography work:
https://www.humanistfilms.com/photography

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: FIND YOUR PASSION.

When we met Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama of MOONEYES, we were deeply inspired to create a documentary about their incredible lives and legendary company. We’ve learned so much about life during the making of this film. In particular, they taught us about the importance of doing what you love. While it’s not easy, it’s profoundly fulfilling. We hope that our photos in the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book like this one conveys that core idea and inspires you in your own pursuits. Check out our book at Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita or our next screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026.

To attend our screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/craft-of-speed-mooneyes-documentary-to-screen-at-analogampgrit

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

DURING THE HOLIDAYS, CHERISH THE PAST.

This photo was taken at the dragstrip at the historic Irwindale Speedway, where the popular MOONEYES Christmas Party was held. This beloved venue no longer exists. Luckily, we were able to document Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES, doing a test & tune of his MOONEYES Dragster there right before it closed. Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is filled with precious images like this one. Buy one at Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita or directly from our site. While supplies last.

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

To attend our next screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego, CA on Sunday, 1/25/2026:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/craft-of-speed-mooneyes-documentary-to-screen-at-analogampgrit

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM “CRAFT OF SPEED”!

This year has been an incredible year. We released our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary and its companion “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, the largest gathering of MOONEYES fans in the world on the 75th anniversary of MOONEYES. And then, we continued the celebration at the MOONEYES Christmas Party, at its exciting new venue of Pomona Fairplex with record attendance. None of this would’ve been possible without Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, the entire MOONEYES Family, our crew, fiscal sponsor International Documentary Association, grantors California Humanities CA CARES Relief Grant and Doc Society, donors, supporters, community partners, friends, and family. Independent film is anything but independent. We’re dependent on the belief and generosity of others. Our deepest gratitude for your love and support. Wishing you a happy holiday season and bright new year! Enjoy a selection of photos from the MOONEYES Christmas Party.

THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE AT KINOKUNIYA

We’re excited to announce that our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is now available at Books Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California.

Living in Los Angeles close to Little Tokyo, one of our favorite things to do is to go to Kinokuniya. It’s a specialty bookstore, filled with highly curated books from Japan, Asia, and the U.S. The perfect day was lunch at Curry House (which is sadly gone), shopping at Kinokuniya, and snacks from Marukai (now Tokyo Central).

As filmmakers, we love looking through the film section as well as the art & design section. As concerned artists, we appreciate the history & culture section. And as pop culture lovers, we enjoy the extensive magazine section.

In fact, “Craft of Speed” was inspired by Magazine B, Lightning, Popeye, and other authoritative magazines/books (“mooks”) at Kinokuniya, which offer deep dives into visionary brands and well-designed products. Our project is similarly an extensive exploration into legendary MOONEYES.

While shopping online is convenient, there’s no better feeling than exploring a bookstore, discovering new books and authors, and experiencing a book in person. Check out our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book firsthand. While supplies last.

Books Kinokuniya
The Shops at Santa Anita
400 S. Baldwin Avenue, 2F #E-17
Arcadia, CA 91007

kinokuniya.com

THE GREATEST GIFT

“Craft of Speed” is an extensive multimedia project about MOONEYES, a historic American speed parts company that has grown into an enduring international brand. This project encompasses a feature documentary, videos, cinema events, a documentary photography series, and now a photography book.

The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book documents the world of MOONEYES, which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025, from the famous MOONEYES headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California to Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES, conducting a test & tune of his MOONEYES Dragster at the beloved Irwindale Dragstrip in Irwindale, California to Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, building and racing his new rear engine modified roadster at the epic Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.

The photography is by photographer/filmmaker, Ming Lai, who spent four years documenting MOONEYES. The graphic design is by design director/graphic designer, Sven Igawa, who’s created brand identities and advertising campaigns for many national and international brands, including Crank Brothers, HBO, Icon Aircraft, Mountain Hardwear, PlayStation, Quiksilver, VF Corp, and Western Digital. We’re independently publishing the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book under our own imprint—Humanist Films X Igawa Design.

With 156 pages of timeless color and black-and-white photos, the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is a luxurious slow read of the fast world of MOONEYES. The book is dedicated to MOONEYES fans, hot rodders, racers, car & motorcycle culture lovers, craftspeople, and this incredible international community.

We officially released the photography book and the "Craft of Speed" MOONEYES Documentary DVD at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show in Yokohama, Japan. We'll also have copies of the book and DVD at the MOONEYES Christmas Party on Saturday, 12/20/2025 at the Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

We were deeply inspired by the epic story of MOONEYES. We hope you will be too.

To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST: METALWORKING MACHINES

Every car person loves tools. The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is filled with beautiful images of vintage tools and metalworking machines in the historic MOONEYES Machine Shop. We’ll have limited copies of this book and the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD at the MOONEYES Christmas Party on Saturday, 12/20/2025 at the Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. They’re the ideal gifts for a car person.

2025 MOONEYES CHRISTMAS PARTY SHOW & DRAG / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
Pomona, California

Saturday, 12/20/2025

Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
1801 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768

To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

THIS CHRISTMAS, GIVE WONDER.

Give our new “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book. It’s filled with incredible images—like this one from the pit area at the awe-inspiring Bonneville Salt Flats. We’ll have limited copies of this book and the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD at the MOONEYES Christmas Party on Saturday, 12/20/2025 at the Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. They’re the perfect gifts for a MOONEYES fan.

2025 MOONEYES CHRISTMAS PARTY SHOW & DRAG / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
Pomona, California

Saturday, 12/20/2025

Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
1801 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768

To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

“CRAFT OF SPEED” WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE MOONEYES CHRISTMAS PARTY

“Craft of Speed” will be exhibiting at the popular MOONEYES Christmas Party on Saturday, 12/20/2025 at their new venue at the Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

After the Irwindale Speedway closed, MOONEYES moved their long-running show to the Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

This year is special because MOONEYES is celebrating their 75th anniversary.

Limited copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD and Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book will be available for sale. They’re the perfect holiday gift for MOONEYES fans.

Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions and Japanese subtitles/captions is also streaming on Vimeo.

Thank you to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the entire MOONEYES family for this wonderful opportunity to exhibit at their great show.

Be sure to check out our friends and community partners at the Makina Drivers Club booth and see their limited edition collab T-shirt with MOONEYES.

2025 MOONEYES CHRISTMAS PARTY SHOW & DRAG / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
Pomona, California

Saturday, 12/20/2025

Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
1801 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768

To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VISITED OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” BOOTH AT THE YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW!

Thank you to everyone who visited our “Craft of Speed” booth at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show!

We’re still trying to process this mind-blowing experience. It was an unforgettable one, with amazing cars & motorcycles and incredible people.

We enjoyed meeting MOONEYES staff, dealers, colleagues, and fans from all over the world, who have been so supportive of our project.

We were deeply moved to be a Guest of Honor at this respected show.

Releasing “Craft of Speed” at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show and celebrating MOONEYES’ momentous 75th anniversary is a dream come true.

Now, we’re excited to continue our work, sharing our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD and Photography Book at the MOONEYES Christmas Party at its new venue, Pomona Fairplex and In-n-Out Burger Drag Strip, on Saturday, 12/20/2025. There will be limited copies available.

Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions or Japanese subtitles/captions is now streaming on Vimeo.

Thank you so much to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the entire MOONEYES family in Yokohama, Santa Fe Springs, and throughout the world for all your love and support!

Thank you to our fiscal sponsor, the international Documentary Association; grantors, the California Humanities CA Cares Relief Grant and Doc Society; donors; community partners; supporters; and family for getting us here.

Special thanks to our producer Kan Taniguchi and Kiyoshi Nakamura for your event support.

To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ONE WHO ATTENDED OUR "CRAFT OF SPEED" SCREENING AT JANM!

Thank you to everyone who attended our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) / Tateuchi Democracy Center!

It was very special to share our film with you at JANM in Little Tokyo, which we think of as home—a homecoming for us before we release our film at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show.

Thank you so much to Oliver Wang, the curator of the groundbreaking “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community,” for all your support!

Many thanks to the entire JANM team for an incredible event, including Joy Yamaguchi, Sherrill Ingalls, Evan Kodani, Chay Wright, John & Amy Esaki, Doug Mukai, Lynn Yamazaki, and all the generous JANM volunteers.

Special thanks to Glen Tao for documenting our event.

Congratulations to JANM as it closes out their amazing exhibit on Sunday, 12/14/2025! Catch it while you can.

To attend “Cruising J-Town”:
https://www.janm.org/exhibits/cruising-j-town?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22589601497&gbraid=0AAAAABgkTlMLcl2eHMNvrd4hWS96o1Veh&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkTV7fbGkCddUXmrbPXFjJdh3227HmMV8uHjarHLFABJx6OGMTc0hwEaAvcSEALw_wcB

To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party on Saturday, 12/20/2025, where we’ll be exhibiting:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/

“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY TO SCREEN AT ANALOG&GRIT

We’re thrilled to announce that Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club will be presenting a special screening of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary at their headquarters in San Diego, California on Sunday, 1/25/2026.

In the film, Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama, two Japanese/Japanese American hot rodders, helped save Moon Equipment Company, an iconic American speed parts company, rebrand it as MOONEYES, preserve legendary founder Dean Moon's legacy, and popularize hot rod culture in Asia. In 2025, MOONEYES celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Elana Scherr, the Senior Editor/Features, of “Car and Driver,” sums up the film perfectly: “American and Japanese Hot Rodding Meet in New MOONEYES Documentary.”

“Craft of Speed” was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the International Motor Film Awards 2025 and won a Silver Remi Award at the World-Fest Houston International Film Festival 2024.

Founded by Josh Sistar and Nick Nesbitt, Analog&Grit is a spacious car storage location, inviting social club, and dynamic event space. Best of all, it’s a thriving car community hub.

The screening will be after their popular monthly Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee event, which draws many special cars and passionate attendees.

In addition, there will be a curated car showcase, featuring Chico Kodama’s record-setting land speed race car (1533), a rear engine modified roadster.

We’re also honored to exhibit a selection of race cars from the legendary Bean Bandits. Founded by Joaquin Arnett in the 1950s, this respected car club from the Logan Heights, San Diego area won more than 300 races and set multiple land speed records.

Prior to the screening, there will be a lively discussion with director Ming Lai and Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, a respected builder, about legendary Fred Larsen, a MOONEYES machinist, builder, racer, and multiple land speed record holder. Fred also helped build the first Shelby Cobra at MOON Equipment Company.

Willie restored Fred’s 1927 Ford Model T Roadster A115, a land speed race car that set a record every year from 1959 to 1964 and is now on display at the NHRA Motorsports Museum.

We’ll also have limited copies of the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD and Photography Book for sale.

Thank you so much to Josh Sistar, Nick Nesbitt, and Analog&Grit for helping bring our film to the San Diego community. A heartfelt thank you to Ian and Cindy Delos Santos for their thoughtful introduction to Josh and Nick. Special thanks to Willie Masayoshi Dorsey for sharing his fond memories of Fred Larsen. Many thanks to the Bean Bandits for their inspiration. As always, our deepest gratitude to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and MOONEYES for all their support.

“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT

ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California

Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Discussion with builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Film Screening

*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.

Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102

To learn more about Analog&Grit:
analogandgrit.com / @analogandgrit

To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms

To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes

TREASURE MAP: THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY TO EXHIBIT AT THE YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW / INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE.

The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be exhibiting at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show in their International Village area on Sunday, 12/7/2025. We’ll be in Booth K23.

We’ll be releasing our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD and its companion “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book.

We’ll also be releasing our film exclusively on Vimeo.

Stop by our booth, say hello, and celebrate MOONEYES’ 75th anniversary. The ultimate treasure is being able to enjoy this special event together.

YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
Yokohama, Japan

Sunday, 12/7/2025
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pacifico Yokohama
1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku
Yokohama 220-0012, Japan

To attend the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show:
yokohamahotrodcustomshow.com

To pre-order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To pre-order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

“CRAFT OF SPEED” TO SCREEN AT THE JANM / TATEUCHI DEMOCRACY CENTER BEFORE ITS YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW RELEASE

Watch our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary at the beautiful Japanese American National Museum (JANM) / Tateuchi Democracy Center in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on Tuesday, 12/2/2025, at 7:00 p.m. before it’s released at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, the largest gathering of MOONEYES fans in the world. Before the screening, we’ll have a lively discussion with Oliver Wang, the curator of JANM’s groundbreaking “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community” exhibit, Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, and Ming Lai, the director. We’ll also have limited copies of the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD and Photography Book for sale. It’s a wonderful send-off in Little Tokyo before we release our film in Japan. Join us for this special event.

“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT JANM / TATEUCHI DEMOCRACY CENTER

JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center
Little Tokyo, California

Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Parking is behind the center or in adjacent lots.

To attend the screening:
https://www.janm.org/events/2025-12-02/screening-craft-speed-documentary-about-mooneyes

BEHIND-THE-SHOT: LATHE TAILSTOCK AT THE MOONEYES MACHINE SHOP

We created this timeless photograph of a vintage lathe tailstock in the historic MOONEYES Machine Shop during the filming of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary. It helped inspire our companion “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book. This and the other mid-century metalworking machines in the shop are an incredible sight to behold—like powerful metal sculpture. They’ve become even more distinguished through their constant use and old age. We wanted to document them and preserve them for history, treating them like works of art in their own right. This is one of the many unforgettable images in our new “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary and Photography Book. See it on the big screen at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) / Tateuchi Democracy Center on Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

To attend the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Screening at the JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center on Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/cruising-j-town-with-mooneyes-and-craft-of-speed

To pre-order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

To pre-order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

THE FINISH LINE: “CRAFT OF SPEED” TO BE RELEASED AT THE YOKOHAMA HOT ROD CUSTOM SHOW

Thanks to all your love and support, we’re releasing “Craft of Speed” at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show in Yokohama, Japan, the largest gathering of MOONEYES fans in the world, on Sunday, 12/7/2025. This year is special because MOONEYES is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

We’re releasing our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD and streaming exclusively via Vimeo.

The DVD will offer English and Japanese subtitles/captions. We’ll have limited copies at the show.

There will be two versions of the film streaming on Vimeo—one with “burned in” English subtitles/captions and another with “burned in” Japanese subtitles/captions—both to increase accessibility. Streaming will start on the day of the show—Sunday, 12/7/2025.

We’re also releasing our companion “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book. We’ll have limited copies at the show.

For those in Los Angeles, we’ll be screening our film at the beautiful Japanese American National Museum (JANM) / Tateuchi Democracy Center in Little Tokyo on Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. We’ll have limited copies of the DVD and book at the screening.

Thank you to everyone for joining us on this incredible journey and helping us get to the finish line.

To attend the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Screening at the JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/cruising-j-town-with-mooneyes-and-craft-of-speed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed

To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese

To pre-order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd

To pre-order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

"CRAFT OF SPEED": FUELED BY GRATITUDE

As we enter the holidays, we’re filled with gratitude. We’re very thankful for everyone who’s supported “Craft of Speed,” an expansive multimedia project that encompasses a feature documentary, cinema events, a documentary photography series, a photography book, and more. Our deepest appreciation to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the entire MOONEYES family; our crew; our fiscal sponsor, the International Documentary Association; our grantors, California Humanities CA Cares and Doc Society; our donors; our supporters; and our many community partners. Our project wouldn’t be possible without your love and support. Many thanks to you and your families during this holiday season.

These photos are from our recent CineMakina: “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Screening, presented by Makina Drivers Club, at Hagerty Garage + Social in Van Nuys, California.

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“CRUISING J-TOWN” WITH MOONEYES AND “CRAFT OF SPEED”

We’ve had the honor of working with the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) on their groundbreaking “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community” exhibit at the Art Center College of Design / Peter & Merle Mullin Gallery.

One of our photos of Shige Suganuma, the owner of MOONEYES, and Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, and their record-setting land speed race cars at the historic MOONEYES headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California is in the exhibit as well as their companion book.

This year, MOONEYES, which was founded in 1950 and now has headquarters in both Santa Fe Springs, California and Yokohama, Japan and dealerships throughout the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary. This legendary company is part of the larger Japanese American story that is celebrated in the “Cruising J-Town” exhibit.

This popular exhibit has been extended until Sunday, 12/14/2025.

As part of the extensive programming of the exhibit, our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be screening at the beautiful JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center on Tuesday, 12/2/2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

After the film, there will be an engaging conversation with Oliver Wang, the curator of the exhibit, Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, and Ming Lai, the director.

We’ll also have copies of our new “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book, photographed by Ming Lai and designed by Sven Igawa.

Growing up in Los Angeles near Little Tokyo, we loved cruising J-Town and enjoying Japanese American culture, especially during the festival season. Now, with your support, we can help preserve this rich history and beautiful culture.

Thank you to Oliver Wang, Sherrill Ingalls, Joy Yamaguchi, and the entire JANM team for the opportunity to work with you on this important project.

“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT JANM / TATEUCHI DEMOCRACY CENTER

JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center
Little Tokyo, California

Tuesday, 12/2/2025, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
JANM / Tateuchi Democracy Center
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Parking is behind the center or in adjacent lots.

To attend the screening:
https://www.janm.org/events/2025-12-02/screening-craft-speed-documentary-about-mooneyes

To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook