Help bring MASAMI to the world
MASAMI is a feature documentary portrait of Japanese-American artist Masami Teraoka, whose paintings blend beauty, wit, and cultural collision. Your tax-deductible contribution helps us complete the film and share it widely.
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Make a tax-deductible gift
Every donation helps finish post-production and bring MASAMI to audiences. Many giving levels include on-screen credit.
Support Levels + Screen Credit Recognition
$40,000+ — Co-Executive Producer (Main titles & End credits)
$25,000+ — Contributing Producer (End credits)
$10,000+ — Additional Funding By (End credits)
$5,000+ — With Support From (End credits)
$2,500+ — Special Thanks (End credits)
Every Gift Helps!
Please select “Custom” and donate any amount - thank you!
Each tax-deductible donation receives a receipt and updates.
To mail a donation:
Masami Fund c/o Connect Beyond Festival
36 Hopedale Circle, Asheville, NC 28806
About the Film
As cultural and political fault lines deepen, 89-year-old Japanese American artist Masami Teraoka confronts the world’s chaos with ink, brush, and fury. Through a lifetime of transgressive beauty and searing satire, his work is an unflinching and urgent battle cry. MASAMI is an intimate portrait about this world-renowned artist in his final chapter, as he continues to rail against the system while contemplating his own legacy. SEE TRAILER.
With Your Support
Production of MASAMI is complete and we’re nearing picture lock. Releases are secured, and archival clearances are in progress as we move into finishing. Your support now directly funds the finishing of this film, including archival licensing, sound mixing, color grading, and launch materials.
About the Filmmakers
MASAMI is Directed and Produced by David and Barbarella Fokos of Salt & Sugar Productions. David and Barbarella are Emmy Award-winning filmmakers specializing in Artist Documentaries. They were long-time fans of Masami’s work before gaining rare access to spend time with him and craft an immersive portrait, filming Masami working at home in Waimanalo and at a residency in Milan, touring the masters of Florence, and at his exhibitions in San Francisco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes. MASAMI’s fiscal sponsor Connect Beyond is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt by email after your donation for your tax records.
Q: How does on-screen credit work? On-screen credit recognition begins at $2,500. After you donate, we’ll contact you to confirm how you’d like your name to appear in the credits.
Q: Can I donate anonymously? Yes—select the anonymous option at checkout. (Your receipt will still reflect your donation for tax purposes.)
Q: Can I give by check or wire?
Yes, you can donate by check or wire. For questions and wire coordination, please contact hello@connectbeyondfestival.com.