Darryl Wharton-Rigby
@whartonrigby.bsky.social
Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Playwright, Prof. Husband, father, patriot, rescue Poodle ♦️👌🏾 Liberal There may b typos b4 ☕️ @whartonrigby other socials
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.
October 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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. 🇵🇷
September 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I dig Bad Bunny. Looking forward to his Super Bowl Performance. 🇵🇷
I stand with Alex O'Keefe.✊🏾
September 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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.
September 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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?
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What’s a movie line that lives in your head rent-free?
Now on Substack
July 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Now on Substack
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
tuj.libcal.com/event/5838909
Guerrilla Filmmaking: Seeking Forgiveness Not Permission
Speaker: Darryl Wharton-Rigby, Temple University Japan
Overview:
This presentation explores the principles and practices of guerrilla filmmaking—a low-budget, independent...
tuj.libcal.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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
tuj.libcal.com/event/5838909
Both of them are making good trouble. 👏🏾
Truth-tellers, not rioters. Protect these two men at all costs.
“You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.”
“John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
“You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.”
“John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
June 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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
If you do, make sure you have an international license.
#MarioKart #TokyoAdventures #LocalExperiences #lifeinJapan
June 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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
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
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
May 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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
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.
May 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
#Tokyo #Shimokitazawa #VintageShops #CoffeeShops #FunkyPlace
May 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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
#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
#TokyoArt #OverseasArtists #ComicBookArtist #Exhibition
May 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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
#TokyoArt #OverseasArtists #ComicBookArtist #Exhibition
In Japan, you can walk almost anywhere, day or night, without worrying.
May 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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?
May 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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.
May 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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
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
May 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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
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
May 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
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
May 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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...
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May 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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 you missed the campaign, there’s still time to join us.
Make a late pledge before Sunday!
👉 kck.st/3QOgTgV
#PolarisFilm #LatePledge #SupportIndieFilm #FinalStretch
POLARIS: A Culinary Journey Across Cultural Borders
Join the Adventure and Help Bring this Epic Indie Film to Life 冒険に参加し、この壮大なインディーズ映画を実現させよう!
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May 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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 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/
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May 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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-...?
Coverfly Is Shutting Down. What Does This Mean for Screenwriters?
Coverfly is officially closing.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Bye. Bye. Coverfly. nofilmschool.com/coverfly-is-...?