My second award-winning feature film as Director of Photography. The Roost is an independent feature-length documentary film that delves into the minds behind the metal of Japan’s Alternative Motor scene.
We shot for over 2 years in 12 different cities all over Japan to capture the taste-makers, builders, and artisans that define the Japanese alternative motor scene combining old-world hand-built craftsmanship with new-world design aesthetics.

Produced Through - Speedtractor Industries / Willdesu / Sunshine Pictures
Producer/Writer - Matthew Roberts
Director of Photography/Writer - William Greenawalt
Director/Writer - J. J. Koester
Editor/Colorist - Michelle Madden
Sound - Jeffery Jousan
Score - The Ugly Kings, Low Volts, The Ugly Elephant
Translation/Subtitles - Mao Iwai

The Roost has been featured in over 30 festivals around the globe and has picked up a handful of awards including 4 wins for Best Documentary (WDIFF,FCIFF, HVA, JIFF), 2 wins for Best Cinematography (WDIFF,BIMIFF), Best Editing (BIMIFF), and Best Original Score (FCIFF). To follow more news and information about The Roost visit the official website.