DR. OLIVER WANG/CRUISING J-TOWN AND MING LAI/CRAFT OF SPEED TO BE IN CONVERSATION AT THE GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER

We’re excited to be in conversation with our good friend, Dr. Oliver Wang, at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute’s screening of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary as part of their Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026.

Dr. Wang is a professor, writer, and the curator/author of “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community,” a landmark exhibit by the Japanese American National Museum at the Art Center College of Design / Peter & Merle Mullen Gallery as well as a companion book.

This incredible exhibit has ended, but it was a powerful and moving experience, covering the expansive history of Japanese American car culture, from design and manufacturing to hot rodding and racing to cruising and car shows to even work vehicles and internment transportation. The book similarly offers a deep dive into this rich history. Both the exhibit and book are especially inspiring because this important and interconnected history has never been documented before.

We’re honored to have 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 Santa Fe Springs headquarters in the book.

Dr. Wang will have copies of his popular book on sale at the event.

We’ll also be selling our own “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD.

GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California

Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247

To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute:
jci-gardena.org / @gardenavalleyjci

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

To learn more about “Cruising J-Town”:
https://www.janm.org/exhibits/cruising-j-town / @cruisingjtown

KANPAI TO EVERYONE WHO VISITED OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” BOOTH AT THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE!

Thank you again to everyone who visited our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary booth at the MOONEYES Open House! We deeply appreciate your support of our project. At this popular event, MOONEYES X Frogtown Brewery launched their first MQQN Beer, supported by Makina Drivers Club, Oficina M’Arte, and Humanist Films. The tasty light lager in a collectible can was a hit and sold out in an hour. We loved catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, all connected by their love of MOONEYES. Check out some photos from this festive event. As always, thank you to Shige Suganuma, Emi Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the entire MOONEYES family for this wonderful opportunity.

Our next event is our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening as part of the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026. Watch the film, enjoy the car show, and support the institute’s important work for the community.

GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California

Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247

To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Car Show Fundraiser:
https://www.jci-gardena.org/car-show-2026.html

CHEERS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” BOOTH AT THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the MOONEYES Open House and visited our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary booth! Thank you for all your support of our feature documentary and companion photography book. Like every Open House, this one was special, especially because MOONEYES X Frogtown Brewery launched the first MQQN Beer. Makina Drivers Club facilitated the powerful collaboration. The delicious light lager was brewed at Frogtown Brewery. Oficina M’Arte designed the striking collectible can. And Humanist Films documented the historic process. The MQQN Beer in cans sold out in an hour. Luckily, Frogtown Brewery also had MQQN Beer on tap for people to savor throughout the day. Of course, there were incredible cars and bikes and passionate hot rodders of all generations. We enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new ones. So cheers to all of you for making this event a huge success!

THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK—A COLLECTIBLE ART BOOK.

You see a great photo on social media. You give it a like and then you swipe it away. And it disappears, never to be seen again. We created the “Craft of Speed” Photography Book as a way to enjoy its photos forever. This art book becomes part of your personal collection. Best of all, it tells a powerful story of racing, craftsmanship, and car culture that inspires your own passions.

We’ll be exhibiting at the MOONEYES Open House on Saturday, 7/11/2026 and selling copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD.

MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR

MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California

Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

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

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

THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK. CUSTOMIZED BY WILDMAN.

At the previous MOONEYES Christmas Party, Hiro “Wildman” Ishii, MOONEYES’ artist and pinstriper, customized our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book. We were inspired to have it done after a MOONEYES fan bought our book at the earlier Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show and then had it decorated by Wildman. We thought it was a brilliant idea and wanted one of our own.

Wildman has been working with MOONEYES for more than 35 years, creating art and design for the company and pinstriping cars and collectibles for clients. Originally a sign painter in Japan, Wildman met Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES Japan, when he was searching for a car and later started working for him.

Shige knew legendary Ed Roth, an artist, pinstriper, show car designer, and the creator of counter culture icon Rat Fink. Shige naturally introduced Wildman to Ed. Not knowing any English, Wildman traveled all the way from Japan to Utah, where Ed was living, to meet him and learn more about pinstriping. Astounded, Ed called him a “wildman,” and the nickname stuck.

Wildman would go on to become one of the first pinstripers in Japan and internationally renowned for his artwork. Now, Wildman is a fixture at all of MOONEYES’ big events, pinstriping cars and other memorabilia for happy MOONEYES fans. We’re excited to finally own a piece of artwork by Wildman.

We’ll be exhibiting at the MOONEYES Open House on Saturday, 7/11/2026 and selling copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book (artwork by Wildman not included) and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD.

MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR

MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California

Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

To buy the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book (artwork by Wildman not included):
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook

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

THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE—A REUNION OF OLD FRIENDS

The MOONEYES Open House isn’t just a typical car event. It’s an annual gathering of MOONEYES fans at the historic MOONEYES Santa Fe Springs, California headquarters. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting many attendees and learning about their connection to MOONEYES. A constant refrain is that a lot of them have been coming to this popular event for years. Indeed, it feels like a reunion of old friends with attendees who are happy to see each other. MOONEYES staff curate the cars and motorcycles that are displayed in the storied parking lot, but the vehicles on the street and the adjacent lots are just as amazing. MOONEYES pinstriper, Wildman, attends from Japan and does demonstrations of his rare artform. And music by a live band and DJ fills the air. Besides the incredible cars, we love seeing proud parents bring their children all decked out in MOONEYES gear—a new generation of hot rodders. We’ll be exhibiting at the event and selling copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book.

MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR

MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California

Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

To learn more about MOONEYES:
mooneyesusa.com / @mooneyesusa

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

THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY TO SCREEN AT THE GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER

Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be screening at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026. The JCI is a thriving non-profit community center offering numerous classes, services, and programs for youth, adults, and seniors in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for more than 76 years. Their powerful mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.

We’re deeply honored to work with the JCI, which is a much-loved hub for the Japanese American community and everyone who’s interested in Japanese heritage and culture. The institute has a rich history. Founded in 1912, it was originally a Japanese language school, called Moneta Gakuen. After WWII, it became a hostel for Japanese Americans who returned from the concentration camps. In 1967, it was formally established as the Gardena Valley Japanese Language School. And in 1968, it was renamed the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute to reflect its broader mission, which it pursues to this day.

In addition to the curated car show, there will be an exciting “Craft of Speed” screening, engaging post-film panel, delicious food trucks, and popular vendors. The star of the film—legendary MOONEYES—will be in attendance and displaying one of their historic race cars.

Thank you to Lyndon Meighan and the entire JCI team as well as all the event participants for this wonderful opportunity to work with you in supporting the JCI’s important mission. Our deepest appreciation to Mitchel Matsumura for his thoughtful referral.

GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California

Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247

To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Car Show Fundraiser:
jci-gardena.org/car-show-2026.html / @gardenavalleyjci

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

“CRAFT OF SPEED” TO EXHIBIT AT THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE

Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be exhibiting at the MOONEYES Open House on Saturday, 7/11/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We love being a part of this special event because it’s the annual gathering of MOONEYES fans at the legendary MOONEYES headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California. We enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

The MOONEYES location is a powerful character in our film. Like a person, it has many moods, from industrious when the MOONEYES team is hard at work during the week to inspired when Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, is building his land speed race car during off hours to celebratory when big events like this one are happening.

Learn more about this historic place and the amazing people behind it in our feature documentary, “Craft of Speed.” We’ll have limited copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book for sale.

MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR

MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California

Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

To learn more about MOONEYES:
mooneyesusa.com / @mooneyesusa

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