Check out a selection of photos from our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Special Screening at the National Automobile Museum. Thank you again to everyone who attended this event. Many thanks to the National Automobile Museum for this incredible honor.
Our next screening is on Saturday, 11/16/2024 at the spectacular Segerstrom Shelby Event Center in Irvine, California. To buy tickets: craftofspeed.eventive.org
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be participating in my first photography exhibition, “Aesthetics,” at The Perfect Exposure Gallery, opening on Saturday, 11/9/2024 and on view until Sunday, 1/26/2025. “Aesthetics” is “a group show that intends to present a variety of photographers’ work in their own styles and medium of choice in celebration of diversity of expression using the photographic medium.” “The Perfect Exposure Gallery was established in 1988 as a forum for the aesthetic, the contemptible and the sublime in photographic imagery. The gallery has exhibited Pulitzer and World Press Photo award winners who have gained prominence in their respective fields for commitments to excellence in their artisty.” I was drawn to this respected gallery because of its celebration of legendary photographers like Nick Ut, Ringo Chiu, and many others whose powerful work has inspired me. The exhibit is curated by the gallery’s owner, Armando Arorizo, who is also a veteran photojournalist—a field that I deeply respect.
In addition to filmmaking, photography is an integral part of my artistic practice. I especially love architecture photography. Two of my photographs will be displayed as part of the show: “Grand Arts Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts” and “National Museum of the American Indian.” I’ve always wanted to exhibit my work so this is a huge honor to be a part of this exciting show. These images are part of a continuing series of architecture photographs that I’ve taken over many years—an extensive study of architecture. These bold B&W images interpret the dynamic architecture as abstract forms, turning them into fine art. Thank you to Armando Arorizo, Gia Trovela, Alejandra Lopez, and The Perfect Exposure Gallery for this wonderful opportunity.
THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY / “AESTHETICS” PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SHOW
THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY
Alhambra, California
On View
Saturday, 11/9/2024 - Sunday, 1/26/2025
Opening Reception
Saturday, 11/9/2024, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closing
Sunday, 1/26/2025, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Perfect Exposure Gallery
2424 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
213-381-1137
theperfectexposuregallery.com
To learn more about Ming Lai and Humanist Films:
humanistfilms.com
To learn more about their latest film and photography project:
craftofspeed.com
Thank you to everyone who attended our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Special Screening at the National Automobile Museum (NAM) in Reno, Nevada. We loved meeting all of the MOONEYES fans and sharing the incredible story of this legendary company. Thank you so much to the National Automobile Museum for all your support. It was a huge honor to screen our film at your respected institution—one of America’s top 10 automobile museums. Thank you to Phil MacDougall, Kathy Powers, Emily Taft, Blake Edwards, Bruce Ballard, and the entire NAM team for this wonderful opportunity.
Our film will continue to screen online for the U.S. until Sunday, 10/6/2025. If you weren’t able to attend our NAM screening, you can simply watch it online from anywhere in the U.S. during this time. To buy tickets: craftofspeed.eventive.org
We’re excited to announce that our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary is featured in “Japanese Nostalgic Car” (JNC). We had the honor of being interviewed by Ben Hsu, Founding Partner and Editor-in-Chief of JNC, after he attended our U.S. Premiere. JNC is “a publication for collectors, enthusiasts and drivers of vintage Japanese automobiles.” Their goal is “to elevate awareness of old Japanese cars, educate people about Japanese car history, attract more individuals to the hobby and perhaps even save a few cars from being scrapped.” We can’t help but love Japanese nostalgic cars, having grown up during that time. So we appreciate how MOONEYES embraces them as well as hot rods and every genre of car in between. Thank you to Ben Hsu and JNC for their generous support!
To read the article:
https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/mooneyes-craft-of-speed-documentary/
To attend our next screening on Saturday, 11/16/2024 at the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center in Irvine, California:
https://craftofspeed.eventive.org
Thank you so much to everyone who attended our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Special Screening at the Ecole Nationale Superieure de Creation Industrielle (ENSCI) in Paris, France. It was a huge honor to be a part of your visionary exhibition, “Itineraire BiS: Designers, makers, tuners: repenser les standards industriels et inventer les nouvelles mobilites” (translated as “BiS: Designers, makers, tuners: rethinking industrial standards and inventing new forms of mobility,” and popular Paris Design Week. We deeply appreciate being able to share our film with your respected school and vibrant design community. Thank you to Jessica Leclercq, Samuel Pujo, Aude Bricout, and ENSCI for this wonderful opportunity.
Our film will continue to screen online for France during the rest of the exhibition until Sunday, 10/13/2024. If you weren’t able to attend the ENSCI screening, you can simply watch it online from anywhere in France during this time. To buy tickets: craftofspeed.eventive.org
The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be screening at the spectacular Segerstrom Shelby Event Center (SSEC) in Irvine, California on Saturday, 11/16/2024, presented by the SSEC and Humanist Films. To increase access, we’re also offering an online screening for the U.S. from Sunday, 11/17/2024 to Sunday, 11/24/2024.
Four years in the making, our 2-hour feature documentary is a love letter to MOONEYES, hot rodding, and international car and motorcycle culture. 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.
As part of this “cinema event,” you’ll not only be able to watch the film and a Q&A with the filmmakers, but also visit the museum and the neighboring Hillbank Motor Corporation, a classic car dealership specializing in Superformance and Shelby Cobras, Daytona Coupes, and GT40s.
Opened in October 2021, this museum and event space houses the Segerstrom Family’s private collection of street and racing Cobras and high performance Mustangs. The respected Segerstrom Family developed much of Orange County, California, including South Coast Plaza and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
From the moment you enter the SSEC, you’ll be awestruck by the size and scope of this massive collection. You’ll be able to experience the rich history of legendary Carroll Shelby and Shelby American.
Dean Moon and Carroll Shelby were good friends. Shelby famously built the first Cobra at Moon Equipment Company. In the museum, there’s a historic photo of Fred Larsen, a talented racer, builder, and machinist at Moon Equipment Company, as part of the storied team who built the Cobra. You’ll learn about this successful collaboration in our film.
Thank you to the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, Ted & Rae Segerstrom, Segerstrom Family, Shelby American, SSEC Team, Hillbank Motor Corporation, Shayna Stander, and Stander Family.
“CRAFT OF SPEED” SPECIAL SCREENING
SEGERSTROM SHELBY EVENT CENTER
Irvine, California
Live Screening
Saturday, 11/16/2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Visit Segerstrom Shelby Event Center & Hillbank Motor Corporation
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Screening
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conversation with Ming Lai, Director of “Craft of Speed,” and Matt Stone, Author & Former Executive Editor, MotorTrend
JUST ADDED: Special Guest, Doyle Gammell, who was part of the team that built the first Shelby Cobra at Moon Equipment Company
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center
5 Whatney
Irvine, CA 92618
*The ticket price includes museum admission.
Online Screening
Sunday, 11/17/2024 - Sunday, 11/24/2024
U.S. Only
*After this film becomes available on Sunday, 11/17/2024 at 12:00 a.m. PDT, you’ll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you’ll have 4 days to finish watching.
Buy tickets:
craftofspeed.eventive.org
craftofspeed.com
mooneyes.com
segerstromshelbyeventcenter.com
hillbankusa.com
The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be screening on Thursday, 9/12/2024 at the respected Ecole Nationale Superieure de Creation Industrielle (ENSCI) in Paris, France, presented by ENSCI and Humanist Films. This screening is part of their upcoming exposition, “Itineraire BiS: Designers, makers, tuners: repenser les standards industriels et inventer les nouvelles mobilites” (which is translated as “BiS: Designers, makers, tuners: rethinking industrial standards and inventing new forms of mobility”), from Wednesday, 9/4/2024 to Sunday, 10/13/2024. Located near the famed Bastille, ENSCI is France’s leading design school. This visionary exhibition is part of Paris Design Week, an annual design festival held throughout the capital city, which runs from Saturday, 9/7/2024 to Monday, 9/16/2024. As multidiscplinary artists, we were naturally drawn to MOONEYES’ automotive design, industrial design, graphic design, low brow art, and craftspersonship. We’re thrilled to be able to share our film with the French design community. To increase access, we are also offering an online screening geoblocked to France for the length of the exposition. Thank you to Jessica Leclercq, Samuel Pujol, Aude Bricout, and ENSCI for this incredible honor.
“CRAFT OF SPEED” SPECIAL SCREENING
ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DE CREATION INDUSTRIELLE (ENSCI)
Paris, France
Live Screening
Thursday, 9/12/2024
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. CEST
Le Bis - ENSCi
75 Rue de Lyon
75012 Paris, France
To reserve tickets to the Live Screening:
https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/projection-en-avant-premiere-du-film-craft-of-speed-de-ming-lai-tickets-1002938344587?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A1devhjb%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANTQzNTc2NzE5LjE3MjQ3NjcyMTM.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTcyNDc2NzIxMi4xLjEuMTcyNDc2NzQ2MC4wLjAuMA..
Online Screening
Wednesday, 9/4/2024 to Sunday, 10/13/2024
France Only
*After this film becomes available on 9/4/2024 at 0h00 (UTC +2), you’ll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you’ll have 48 hours to finish watching.
**Please note there are only English closed captions and no French closed captions.
To buy tickets to the Online Screening:
craftofspeed.eventive.org
To learn more about the Exhibition:
https://www.ensci.com/actualites/une-actu?tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=47777&cHash=4a521e59067f0132ccf6257bd2c170a4
craftofspeed.com
mooneyes.com
ensci.com
The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will continue its film tour with a special screening in Nevada, presented by MOONEYES and Humanist Films. A live screening will take place at the incredible National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada on Saturday, 9/28/2024. And then an online screening for the U.S. will be held from Sunday, 9/29/2024 to Sunday, 10/6/2024.
Four years in the making, our 2-hour feature documentary covers the entire history of MOONEYES. Here’s the logline: 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.
With this special screening at the National Automobile Museum, we’re creating a unique “cinema event” for our attendees—not just a moving film screening and conversation but also an awe-inspiring day at the museum. Honored by Road & Track’s “12 of the Best Auto Museums in the U.S.,” the National Automobile Museum houses the extensive automobile collection of Bill Harrah, the founder of Harrah’s Hotels and Casinos.
Currently on display are a Speed Exhibit, Thomas Flyer Exhibit, Paul Newman Exhibit, Cars of the Stars Exhibit, and Mach 5 Speed Racer Exhibit. As kids growing up watching Speed Racer and later as film buffs/car enthusiasts following Paul Newman’s films and racing, we couldn’t be more excited to experience these exhibits.
Thank you to the Phil MacDougall, Emily Taft, and the National Automobile Museum for their warm hospitality.
“CRAFT OF SPEED” SPECIAL SCREENING
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Reno, Nevada
Live Screening
Saturday, 9/28/2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Visit the Museum
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Screening
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conversation with Ming Lai, Director of “Craft of Speed,” and Phil MacDougall, Executive Director of National Automobile Museum
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Dr.
Reno, NV 89501
*The ticket price includes museum admission.
**Limited seating. Buy your ticket in advance. Pre-sales only.
Online Screening
Sunday, 9/29/2024 to Sunday, 10/6/2024
U.S. Only
*After this film becomes available on 9/29/2024 at 12:00 a.m. PDT, you’ll have 7 days to start watching. Once you begin, you’ll have 48 hours to finish watching.
Buy tickets:
craftofspeed.eventive.org
mooneyes.com
craftofspeed.com
automuseum.org
