Makina Drivers Club X Humanist Films present CineMakina: “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Screening on Saturday, 3/1/2025 at 8th & Santa Fe in Los Angeles, California. This cinema experience includes a film screening, car show, photography exhibit, music, food & beverages, vendors, limited edition merch, and more. A portion of the proceeds will go to Los Angeles wildfire relief.
Four years in the making, this 2-hour documentary covers the entire history of MOONEYES. 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. This year, MOONEYES will celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Makina Drivers Club is a popular car culture lifestyle brand, founded by Nick Tolosa. He was inspired to create his rapidly growing brand by his love of MOONEYES and his passion for cars. “Makina” means “machine” in Filipino, honoring his rich heritage. In addition to beautifully designed products, Makina creates a strong sense of community. Like MOONEYES, it celebrates car culture and embraces all types of cars and enthusiasts.
Just south of the Arts District and east of the Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles, the 8th & Santa Fe campus includes Makina Drivers Club, DTLA Auto Garage, Idyllic coffee, and Collegium footwear as well as a unique event space that plays host to many dynamic automotive events. In fact, along with other great car culture brands, they are the epicenter of the vibrant DTLA automotive scene.
Before the documentary, there will be an awe-inspiring car show, showcasing history-making MOONEYES vehicles and the incredible builds of modern speed shops.
There will also be a breathtaking Community Perspectives photography exhibit, exploring L.A.’s car culture. We’re proud to feature the work of talented automotive photographers: Andy Bermudez @floral.nef, Andres Caceres @rflctve, Jacob Martinez @_kidsoftoday, Elias Omar @omarchived, TJ Roque @mr.mukatsuku, Tyler Rousseau @tyler_rousseau, and Justin Villanueva @justinrvillanueva. To benefit L.A. wildfire recovery, prints of select photographs will be for sale via silent auction.
After the film, there will be an engaging conversation with Ming Lai, Director of “Craft of Speed,” and Special Guest, Oliver Wang, cultural scholar, writer, and curator of the Japanese American National Museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community.”
Throughout the event, there will be food, beverages, and vendors. After the screening and discussion, enjoy the after-party with music. CineMakina will be an unforgettable celebration of L.A.’s car culture and community.
Both Makina Drivers Club and Humanist Films are based in Los Angeles. Our hearts go out to our family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who’s been affected by the wildfires in our great city. A portion of the proceeds will go to L.A. wildfire relief.
Thank you to Nick Tolosa of Makina Drivers Club and Anthony Ngo of 8th & Santa Fe for making this great collaboration possible. A heartfelt thank you to Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and MOONEYES for their ongoing support. Special thanks to Oliver Wang and the Japanese American National Museum. Our deepest gratitude to all our car show participants and featured photographers. Many thanks to our vendors for their hospitality and our volunteers for their assistance. Most importantly, thank you to all our attendees for your love and support.
CINEMAKINA: “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
8TH & SANTA FE
Los Angeles, California
Saturday, 3/1/2025
2:00 p.m. Doors Open
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Car Show / Photography Exhibit / Vendors
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Film Screening
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Conversation with Ming Lai, Director of “Craft of Speed,” and Special Guest, Oliver Wang, Cultural Scholar, Writer, and Curator of the Japanese American National Museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community”
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. After-Party / Music / Vendors
8TH & SANTA FE
1219 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Parking is available onsite, across the street, and on the surrounding streets.
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mooneyes.com