Humanist Films

07/02/2024

“CRAFT OF SPEED” IS IN “HEMMINGS”

We’re very excited to be in Hemmings. Founded in 1954 by Ernest Hemmings, it’s a leading resource for car collectors. Whether you’re an aspiring car collector or you own a fleet of them, Hemmings fuels your passion with in-depth knowledge. We love their expertise in Dean Moon’s storied history, from helping Carroll Shelby build the first Shelby Cobra to serving as one of the founding members of SEMA (originally the Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association and now the Specialty Equipment Market Association). We deeply appreciate Hemmings helping us to raise awareness about our fundraising and distribution efforts. Thank you to Tara Hurlin and Hemmings for their generous support! Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.

To read the article:
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/new-mooneyes-documentary/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EDaily&utm_campaign=2024-02-07&uemlid=92d85e924889d04529be84da70b325e846a3253860c848122954084bafd29ee1

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

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Craft of Speed uncovers Dean Moon’s amazing contributions to the hot rod world and shares how the brand was saved by a Japanese auto parts dealer

05/02/2024

“CRAFT OF SPEED” IS IN “CAR AND DRIVER”

We’re deeply honored to be in “Car and Driver,” one of the leading automotive publications in the world. We had the pleasure of being interviewed by Elana Scherr, Senior Editor/Features of “Car and Driver,” after she attended our Mooneyes Family & Friends Screening of “Craft of Speed.” We appreciate her extensive knowledge of hot rod history and Mooneyes. We love her in-depth coverage of the human story behind this iconic company, honoring Dean Moon, Shige Suganuma, and Chico Kodama. For many people, legendary publications like “Car and Driver,” which started in the hey day of hot rodding (founded in 1955), are the portals into the immersive world of car culture. So we’re very moved to be featured in it. Thank you to Elana Scherr and “Car and Driver” for this beautifully written article and Victor Carrillo of The ID Agency for his thoughtful introduction. Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.

To read the article:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46619090/mooneyes-documentary-hot-rodding-details/

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

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Craft of Speed tells the story of Dean Moon's first speed shop, and how Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama are continuing his legacy.

04/02/2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHICO KODAMA ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW HALL OF FAME!

We had the honor of attending the 74th Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) Hall of Fame Dinner and watching Chico Kodama, President of Mooneyes USA, being inducted. About to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the GNRS is the longest running indoor car show in the world. 2023 Inductee and one of our esteemed interviewees, Dave Shuten, introduced Chico, sharing his story of moving to Los Angeles and meeting him for the first time. He talked about how nice he was and how he’s remained so after all these years of knowing him. Chico accepted the honor by saying how touched he feels when people thank him for helping to save Moon Equipment Company. As an incredibly humble person, he said the award should actually go to the owner of Mooneyes, Shige Suganuma. He also thanked his wife, Sandy, and his family for their love and support. We couldn’t be more proud of Chico, Shige, and the entire family of Mooneyes.

https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/congratulations-to-chico-kodama-on-being-inducted-into-the-grand-national-roadster-show-hall-of-fame

MOONEYES MOON OF JAPAN, INC. AutoMoto Entertainment The ID Agency Craft of Speed

We had the honor of attending the 74th Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) Hall of Fame Dinner and watching Chico Kodama, President of Mooneyes USA, being inducted. About to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the GNRS is the longest running indoor car show in the world. 2023 Inductee and one of our est

30/01/2024

Check out a selection of photos from the Mooneyes Family & Friends Screening of “Craft of Speed.” Thank you again to everyone who attended this private screening, hosted by Mooneyes, AutoMoto Entertainment, Bike Shed Moto Co., and Humanist Films.

https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/mooneyes-family-amp-friends-screening-of-craft-of-speed

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Check out a selection of photos from the Mooneyes Family & Friends Screening of “Craft of Speed.” Thank you again to everyone who attended this private screening, hosted by Mooneyes, AutoMoto Entertainment, Bike Shed Moto Co., and Humanist Films. Learn more about the screening.

29/01/2024

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VISITED OUR BOOTH AT THE MOONEYES NEW YEAR’S PARTY!

The long-running Mooneyes X-Mas Party, which has now become the Mooneyes New Year’s Party, is one of the best events to celebrate the new year. We deeply appreciate everyone who came by our booth and chatted with us about “Craft of Speed.” We enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, especially from abroad. We had the pleasure of hanging out with Morgan Gales of Bike Shed Moto Co., who were the wonderful hosts of our recent Mooneyes Family & Friends Screening, and Nick Tolosa of Makina Driver’s Club, who was inspired to start his own popular brand because of Mooneyes. We had the honor of meeting Sergio Domingues of Street Legal Apparel, a Mooneyes dealer from Brazil, and Matt and Noel of 76 Kustoms, custom motorcycle builders who hold the Bop N’ Roll Kustom Kulture Show in the Philippines. While we admire the wide range of vehicles at the event, we love meeting all the different people, united by their passion for car and motorcycle culture. Thank you so much to Mooneyes for allowing us to exhibit at their well-attended event. And thank you to AutoMoto Entertainment for partnering with us. Stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.

To learn more:
craftofspeed.com

https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/thank-you-to-everyone-who-visited-our-booth-at-the-mooneyes-new-years-party

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The long-running Mooneyes X-Mas Party, which has now become the Mooneyes New Year’s Party, is one of the best events to celebrate the new year. We deeply appreciate everyone who came by our booth and chatted with us about “Craft of Speed.” We enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting ne...

26/01/2024

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE MOONEYES FAMILY & FRIENDS SCREENING OF “CRAFT OF SPEED”!

Thank you so much to Fred LoBianco, Scott Parker, and the entire team at AutoMoto Entertainment for their inspired work in organizing this special private screening. A heartfelt thank you to Anthony “Dutch” van Someren, Vikki Someren, Morgan Gales, Fiona Richardson, Lee Goodchild, and all the staff and members at Bike Shed Moto Co. for being such wonderful hosts at their beautiful L.A. location. Many thanks to Victor Carrillo and his whole team at the ID Agency for their expert assistance with strategic planning and media introductions. Thank you to Hot Rod Magazine, Car and Driver Magazine, Mattel/Hot Wheels, SEMA, Igloo, and many leading media, brands, and organizations for attending. Most of all, our deepest gratitude to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and all the Mooneyes family and staff for all their support. It was very touching to see so many friends of Mooneyes attend this event. We deeply appreciate all of our sponsors, donors, and supporters for their generous assistance with our film. A special thank you to our talented crew for making this film possible. Thanks to our good friend, Glen Tao, for documenting this unforgettable evening. And a final thank you to my wife and family for their love and support. This film honors the important contributions of Dean Moon, Shige Suganuma, and Chico Kodama to hot rodding and more generally car and motorcycle culture. But it also pays tribute to all of their family and friends and the Mooneyes fans who have supported them. Please stay tuned as we plan our World Premiere.

To learn more:
craftofspeed.com

https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/thank-you-to-everyone-who-attended-the-mooneyes-family-amp-friends-screening-of-craft-of-speed

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Thank you so much to Fred LoBianco, Scott Parker, and the entire team at AutoMoto Entertainment for their inspired work in organizing this private screening. A heartfelt thank you to Anthony “Dutch” van Someren, Vikki van Someren, Morgan Gales, Fiona Richardson, Lee Goodchild, and all the staff ...

25/01/2024

Craft of Speed and AutoMoto Entertainment will be celebrating at the Mooneyes New Year’s Party at Irwindale Speedway on Saturday, 1/27/2024.

Signed movie posters. Limited edition merch. And the latest news.

http://mooneyes.com/2023/1002/nyp-2024/

To learn more:
craftofspeed.com / Craft of Speed / Humanist Films
automotoentertainment.com / AutoMoto Entertainment

It’s time for 3rd Annual MOONEYES New Year’s Party.　Show cars, Drag Race, Pinstripe demo, Pin Up Contest, Vendors, Live Bands Come out and Enjoy the day of cars and people!

20/12/2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM “CRAFT OF SPEED”!

Happy holidays from “Craft of Speed”! This holiday season is meaningful because we finished our feature documentary about legendary Mooneyes after four years of passionate work. We deeply appreciate Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and all of the Mooneyes family, friends, and staff for their generous support of our film. We’re grateful to the entire Jim Dunn Racing family and team for their kind help. Thank you to all of our interviewees, crew, sponsors, donors, and supporters for their great assistance. Special thanks to the AutoMoto Film Festival and the ID Agency for their strong partnership. With this film, we wanted to create a special gift for Mooneyes fans and the international car & motorcycle community. We look forward to sharing it with you in the new year.

Please follow us for the latest updates: craftofspeed.com

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12/12/2023

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR "CRAFT OF SPEED" SNEAK PEEK!

Thank you to everyone who attended our “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek at the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event! We deeply appreciate all your love and support! A heartfelt thank you to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and all the Mooneyes family, friends, and staff for their generous assistance in making our feature documentary. Special thanks to legendary Jim Dunn Racing for their kind help. Many thanks to our sponsors, donors, and supporters. This preview screening wouldn’t have been possible without the vision, dedication, and hard work of Fred LoBianco, Scott Parker, Aaron Kahan, Ben Kahan, Davis Powers, and the entire AutoMoto Film Festival team. We’re very honored to share the stage with Robert Williams, Steve Vallino, Sean Starr, Sarah Reyes, Daniel Driensky, and all the talented filmmakers. We’re also excited to work with AutoMoto to support the Ronald McDonald House Pasadena. Deepest thanks to our entire “Craft of Speed” team for their inspired work.

Please stay tuned for more exciting news about “Craft of Speed”: craftofspeed.com

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https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/thank-you-to-everyone-who-attended-our-craft-of-speed-sneak-peek

Thank you to everyone who attended our “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek at the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event! We deeply appreciate your love and support! A heartfelt thank you to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and all the Mooneyes family, friends, and staff for their generous assistance in mak...

10/12/2023

04/12/2023

EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF “CRAFT OF SPEED”

When you step into the historic Mooneyes Machine Shop, it has a distinctive sound. Vintage metalworking machines, from lathes to drill presses to milling machines, create a symphony of whirring sounds as the Mooneyes craftspeople make their famous speed parts. In “Craft of Speed,” the Mooneyes Machine Shop and the rest of the legendary Mooneyes Santa Fe Springs location become a powerful character in our feature documentary, with its own strong voice.

The AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter will be a screening a Sneak Peek of “Craft of Speed,” a 20-minute preview of our film, on Sunday, 12/10/2023, at 7:30 p.m. Join us for an early look—and listen—of our film.

Sneak Peek Screening and Q&A:
Sunday, 12/10/2023, 7:30 p.m.
South Park Center (USC Tower)
1139 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

To learn more about the “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek:
https://www.automotoentertainment.com/filmfest-winter-2023

To buy tickets to the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event:
https://automotoentertainment.ticketsauce.com/e/automoto-film-festival-winter-2023

https://www.humanistfilms.com/news/2023/11/26/the-sound-of-craft-of-speed

MOONEYES MOON OF JAPAN, INC. AutoMoto Entertainment

When you step into the historic Mooneyes Machine Shop, it has a distinctive sound. Vintage metalworking machines, from lathes to drill presses to milling machines, create a symphony of whirring sounds as the Mooneyes craftspeople make their famous speed parts. In “Craft of Speed,” the Mooneyes M...

27/11/2023

“CRAFT OF SPEED” SNEAK PEEK TO SCREEN AT AUTOMOTO FILM FESTIVAL / WINTER

A “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek, a 20-minute preview of the film, will be screening at the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event in Los Angeles on Sunday, 12/10/2023, at 7:30 p.m. We’re deeply honored to be a part of this special event. After four years of hard work making the film, we’re very excited to share this exclusive sneak peek. As lovers of the arts and culture, we’re proud to share the stage with “Art is Love: Nepal” and “Robt. Williams: Facile Raconteur.” Robert Williams not only founded the revolutionary “low brow” art movement and created the groundbreaking Juxtapoz Magazine, he also worked for renowned pinstriper/artist/car designer, Ed Roth, and is a longtime friend of Mooneyes. Thank you to the AutoMoto Film Festival for this huge honor.

Sneak Peek Screening and Q&A:
Sunday, 12/10/2023, 7:30 p.m.
South Park Center (USC Tower)
1139 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

To learn more about the “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek:
https://www.automotoentertainment.com/filmfest-winter-2023

To buy tickets to the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event:
https://automotoentertainment.ticketsauce.com/e/automoto-film-festival-winter-2023

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https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/craft-of-speed-sneak-peek-to-screen-at-automoto-film-festival-winter

A “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek, a 20-minute preview of the film, will be screening at the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event in Los Angeles on Sunday, 12/10/2023, at 7:30 p.m. We’re deeply honored to be a part of this special event. After four years of hard work making the film, we’re very...

26/11/2023

Watch a "Craft of Speed" Sneak Peak, a 20-minute preview of our film, at the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event on Sunday, 12/10/2023.

To learn more:
https://www.automotoentertainment.com/filmfest-winter-2023

To buy tickets:
https://automotoentertainment.ticketsauce.com/e/automoto-film-festival-winter-2023

21/11/2023

“CRAFT OF SPEED” IS NOW COMPLETED!

We’re excited to announce that after four years of hard work, “Craft of Speed,” our feature documentary about Mooneyes, is now completed. It’s been an incredible honor working on this film and documenting the lives of Dean Moon, Dean Moon, Jr., Shige Suganuma, and Chico Kodama. We created this film with an extraordinary crew and post-production team: Tuan Tran, Producer/Co-Director of Photography; Sven Faulconer, Co-Composer; Anthony Loomis, Co-Composer; Jeff Hutchins, Sound Supervisor/Sound Designer & Editor/Foley Artist; Bruce Greenspan, Dialogue Editor/Re-Recording Mixer; Sven Igawa, Design/Director Graphic Designer; Kan Taniguchi, Japan Unit/Producer; Peter Grasse, Japan Unit/Producer/Mr. Positive; Meng Du, Japan Unit/Associate Producer/Mr. Positive; and James Honeycutt, Japan Unit/Director of Photography. Our film wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, Dean Moon, Jr., the Mooneyes family, our sponsors, donors, and supporters. As part of the AutoMoto Film Festival’s special Winter 2023 event on Sunday, 12/10/2023, we’re presenting a Sneak Peek, a 20-minute preview, of our film. Join us for this early look at the film.

Sneak Peek Screening:
AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter 2023
Sunday, 12/10/2023, 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1139 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

To visit the “Craft of Speed” official site:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/

To attend the “Craft of Speed” Sneak Peek:
https://www.automotoentertainment.com/filmfest-winter-2023

To buy tickets to the AutoMoto Film Festival / Winter event:
https://automotoentertainment.ticketsauce.com/e/automoto-film-festival-winter-2023

10/08/2023

GET GNARLY! Pick up the latest issue of Gnarly Magazine.

Thank you to Gnarly Magazine for your great article on our feature documentary, “Craft of Speed.”

We’re in the final stages of post-production, working on music composition, sound design, and sound mixing. We plan to finish the film by Fall 2023. Thank you for everyone’s support!

craftofspeed.com

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07/06/2023

"Craft of Speed" is interviewed by Gnarly Magazine. Thank you to writer Jeffrey Alexander, publishers Johnny VonGnarly and Hot Rod Chuck, and Gnarly Magazine for this great honor.

https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/craft-of-speed-is-interviewed-by-gnarly-magazine

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Recently, we had the honor of being interviewed by Jeffrey Alexander for Gnarly Magazine. The article will appear in their July 2023 issue. However, you can read the online version for free in the sneak peak of their new website. A quarterly publication, Gnarly Magazine specializes in Kustom Kulture

21/03/2023

Thank you to Jacqueline Sanchez, Rachel Fiore, and the Whittier Public Library for screening our Craft of Speed Trailer along with the amazing “The Tales of the Rat Fink”! We deeply appreciate your continued support of our work.

https://www.humanistfilms.com/news/2023/2/26/whittier-library-to-screen-the-tales-of-the-rat-fink-and-craft-of-speed-trailer

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The Whittier Library’s Reel Club documentary film club will be hosting a screening of “The Tales of the Rat Fink,” a wonderful feature documentary about artist/pinstriper/custom car designer, Ed Roth, on Monday, 3/20/2023, at 6:00 p.m. As part of this special event, we’ll be presenting our ....