Headed to the No Kings protest? Be careful. There will be provocateurs trying to stir trouble. Don’t take the bait. They want a reason to bring in the military and declare martial law. Stay focused, stay peaceful.

I dig Bad Bunny. Looking forward to his Super Bowl Performance. 🇵🇷

I stand with Alex O'Keefe.✊🏾

I hear the rapture’s on Tuesday. Since Japan is 13 hours ahead of the East Coast, I’ll keep y’all posted on the activities… maybe live stream.

What’s a movie line that lives in your head rent-free?

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Somehow they’ve entrusted me to talk about Guerrilla Filmmaking in Japan this Thursday at @templeunivjapan. Come through if you want to hear war stories, filmmaking hacks, and how not to get arrested with a camera in Tokyo. tuj.libcal.com/event/5838909

Both of them are making good trouble. 👏🏾

The Mario go-kart experience in Tokyo, while it looks like a lot of fun, many locals don’t actually participate in it. If you do, make sure you have an international license. #MarioKart #TokyoAdventures #LocalExperiences #lifeinJapan

Tokyo Whisky Library is one of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets. Over 1,300 bottles from around the world lined the walls. Elegant vibes. Deep pours. A story in every glass. If you’re a whisky lover, add this to your list. #TokyoWhiskyLibrary #WhiskyLovers #TokyoEats #HiddenTokyo #JapanSpirits

Yes. Sinners is finally coming to Japan. Hope Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler and cast come to promote. Open invitation to come visit our production program at Temple University Japan.

The area of Shimokitazawa in Tokyo is described as the 'Greenwich Village of Japan'. It's said to be a really funky place with lots of vintage shops, coffee shops, and all kinds of stores. #Tokyo #Shimokitazawa #VintageShops #CoffeeShops #FunkyPlace

Love when Tokyo brings in artists from overseas, like comic book artist Ryan #Benjamin, and the amazing work he’s doing in a really dope exhibition. #TokyoArt #OverseasArtists #ComicBookArtist #Exhibition

In Japan, you can walk almost anywhere, day or night, without worrying.

What’s a movie you think nobody but you and a handful of people have heard of, that you think is a fantastic film?

Wondering if ICE just helped Ras Baraka’s gubernatorial run in New Jersey.

In Japan highway rest stops offer gifts (omiyage) meant to be shared. That’s Polaris, a story meant to be passed on. Thank you George Alexander and Mervin Bourne. You helped us finish strong. Late pledges are CLOSED. $24,039 raised. 185 backers. Thank you. #PolarisFilm

In Japan, graffiti artists go hard, bold, fearless, claiming space. That spirit fuels POLARIS, a story of love, legacy & identity across cultures. Huge thanks to all our backers. You helped us leave our mark. Last chance: pledges close tonight! kck.st/3QOgTgV

Under ¥40,000/month rent in Tokyo. Catch? You’ll be living in the Tokyo they don’t show in anime. It’s affordable. It’s quiet. It’s… a few train rides from all the action. #TokyoOnABudget

This is the future of entertainment? Micro dramas. www.instagram.com/reel/DHlaRyg...

We’re in the final stretch to bring Polaris to life a story featuring a chef who come to Japan after losing his sense of taste. If you missed the campaign, there’s still time to join us. Make a late pledge before Sunday! 👉 kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #LatePledge #SupportIndieFilm #FinalStretch

If in Tokyo come to Tokyo Indie Film Night on Friday May 2nd. We are screening he proof of concept for my next feature Polaris - www.instagram.com/p/DI-Y4ebhwMj/

Bye. Bye. Coverfly. nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-...?

As a Black man in Japan, I don’t carry the same fear of police. That contrast shaped Polaris, a film about love, loss & legacy across cultures. Big thanks to backer Ian Lynam for pushing us toward $23K! Late pledges end Sunday: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #LatePledge

In Japan, even the garbage is organized. Nothing goes to waste, everything has its place. Like Polaris, where every moment matters. Big thanks to late pledge backer Matthew Keene Smith! Last chance to pledge. It all ends Sunday. Support: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm

Tokyo where Ttraditional meets modern. Last call. Late pledges for POLARIS film close this Sunday! Big thanks to Kyle + Yuki Broyles for joining #TeamPolaris! Catch our proof-of-concept screening May 2, 7–11PM @GamusoBar (Asagaya)! Support here: kck.st/3QOgTgV #SupportIndieFilm #LatePledge

My amazing friend Juliette Jeffers is bringing a beautiful story to life! Pan Gyul is a heartfelt short film set in stunning Nevis, about healing, music, and legacy. I’m so proud of her. Let’s help make it happen. Pledge here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/pan... #TeamJuliette #PanGyul

Gyomu Supa = budget paradise Perfect for everyday life and indie dreams like POLARIS FILM, a story about food, love, and finding your place in Japan. Huge thanks to our new #TeamPolaris backer CosmicStewRPG Late pledges open! Join us: kck.st/3QOgTgV #IndieFilm

In Japan, traffic & filmmaking both hit bottlenecks, but we keep rolling thanks to folks like Nuala M. You’re now part of #TeamPolaris and we’re so grateful. Late pledges still open: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #SupportIndieFilm #FilmmakingJourney #LatePledge

In Japan you can quench your thirst with your train pass. No wallet. No problem. Just beep, sip, and go. These little moments are the heartbeat of Polaris, a story rooted in everyday events, memory, and cross-cultural connection. Late pledges still open: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm

Confession time: I’ve lived in Japan for nearly 20 years and have visited countless shrines and temples, but I’ve never been inside a church here. Snapped photos of some I’ve come across, but still haven’t gone in. Maybe one day.

In Tokyo, a train ride can hit you with the smell of cigarettes, shochu, and cabbage. Strange. Specific. Unforgettable. In Polaris, Noah loses his sense of taste, but memory lingers through scent, sound, and feeling. Late pledges open: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #LifeInJapan #SupportIndieFilm

In Japan, seniors often gather in parks to play gateball, a mix of skill, strategy & connection. In Polaris, we explore memory, aging & legacy across cultures. Like those elders, our characters carry history with grace. Late pledges still open: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #CrossCulturalStories

Me waiting for @sinnersmovie.bsky.social to come to Japan.

Ryan Coogler got a great deal with the studios for @sinnersmovie.bsky.social. It’s not new. Tarantino has a similar deal. Filmmakers like Tyler Perry also own the rights to their work. Perry has over 25 films and more than 1000 TV episodes. Heck, I have ownership of my two indie films.

In Polaris, even after losing his sense of taste, Noah still pours a glass, not for flavor, but for memory, ritual, and honoring the past. Late pledges now open. Join us: 👉 kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #JapaneseWhiskey #InJapan #SupportIndieFilm #RightOnTime

In Tokyo, Nakano Broadway is packed with chogokin and action figures. @POLARIS_FILM is a hidden gem of a story that bridges two worlds through love and healing. Late pledges are still open for our @Kickstarter, you’re right on time! 👉🏾 kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm

In Japan, koi no bori (carp streamers) symbolize a parent’s hope for their child to grow strong. That same spirit flows through Polaris, a film about legacy, love, and healing. Huge thanks to Marc Standaert for joining #TeamPolaris. To support, click here: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm

One of the worst things about living in Japan? Delayed movie releases. I NEED to be in the U.S. right now, posted up in an IMAX for Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners. The hype is killing me!

Huge thanks to our latest #TeamPolaris backer, Marketus Presswood! The gin no suzu is a meeting point in Tokyo—and Polaris is too. A space for cultures, community & story to connect. Late pledges still open. You’re right on time: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #SupportIndieFilm #GinNoSuzu

Polaris is a zero mile marker, a starting point for storytelling rooted in love, healing & cross-cultural connection. Huge thanks to #TeamPolaris. If you’re just finding us, late pledges are open and right on time. Support here 👉🏾 kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #SupportIndieFilm #ZeroMileMarker

At Tokyo Station, the center entrance was once reserved for the Imperial Family—a symbol of legacy and access. It made me think of Polaris—a story that opens doors once closed. Thanks to our #TeamPolaris backers. Late pledges? Still right on time. 👉 kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm #SupportIndieFilm

In Japan, you pause 3 seconds at train tracks. That moment of reflection? Caution? Purpose? That’s @POLARIS_FILM. Big thanks to new backers Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, Rey DeJesus & Michael Royce for joining #TeamPolaris Late pledges still open: kck.st/3QOgTgV #TeamPolaris

Huge thanks to our latest late pledge backer, Robert Burgos! Your support keeps @POLARIS_FILM moving forward. Late pledges are still open as we begin casting for Saori. Let’s gooo! Join the journey: kck.st/3QOgTgV #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #SupportIndieFilm

The campaign’s done, but the love keeps coming Big thanks to new late pledges: Jazzy Randy, Mahdi Katsumata, Cajardo Lindsey, Marcuis Harris & Robert Wheaton. Missed it? You can still support @POLARIS_FILM Link in bio/comments. #PolarisFilm #LatePledge #SupportBlackFilmmakers

170+ backers. $21K+ raised. POLARIS is on and poppin’. Thank you to our team, Okieriete Onaodowan, and new supporters: Blessing Thomas, Jim, Riaan de Beer, My Invincible Compass doc, Tomoki Kikuchi. Late pledges open: kck.st/3QOgTgV #PolarisFilm

Less than 3 hrs left. We’ve passed $20K & are nearing $21K w/ 157 backers! Thank you: Jonathan McCaskill, Patrice Johnson, Ivan Collazo, John Barrile, 鈴木十元, Jonathan R. Final chance to back this bold, global story. Join us now: kck.st/3QOgTgV Domō arigatō. Danke. Gracias. Medaase. #PolarisFilm

Less than 8 hrs left! We’ve crossed $19K—can we hit $20K before time’s up? Huge thanks to Sharon D. Johnson, Bruno Tatalovic, David Hunt, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, Brian Masshardt, Dale Guy Madison, and Canella Williams for joining #TeamPolaris. Support 👉 kck.st/3QOgTgV