A father and son embark on a fishing expedition in Costa Rica, where they navigate the complexities of their relationship while chasing Tosh’s dream of catching a marlin on a handline, a film by @schibbs and @tk_mccarty .
This film captures the quiet moments we often overlook, small, fleeting gestures that, over time, become the foundation of our deepest connections. A touch on the shoulder, a gentle nod, subtle affirmations that say, without words, you’re loved. Watch the full film at the link in bio
Staring: @toshtalbot (Tosh) @tropic_fins_adventures (Cory)
Directed, produced and edited by: @schibbs
DP: @tk_mccarty
Water photography: @megcowley3
Color: @grantbenesh
Audio mix: @reshaard
Title: @stoombz
Score: @asiadojnikowska@maciejplacej
Production by: Something Good, Something Great.
A short conversation with my niece.
The chaos of a big family is a beautiful contradiction, overwhelming, yet deeply comforting. Kids run like mad, siblings shout and bicker, and everything in between unfolds at once. It’s messy, but it’s alive.
When I was a kid, these were the moments I lived for, hours lost playing and running around the farm, hands sticky from too many desserts, time stretching endlessly in every direction. At gatherings now, every so often, I pause. I watch my nieces and nephews drifting through that same world, untouched, and unbothered by life’s bullshit. It’s all so innocent, so free from the weight of everything that comes later…I miss that.
Apparently, I now also have to have three kids, according to my niece, that’s still a work in progress.
Shot on 8mm
We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible messages coming in from people who connected with this film. Some grew up fishing with their dads, others raised their own kids out on the water, and hearing how deeply these stories resonate has been truly moving. With no big corporate sponsors behind us, this was a massive undertaking fueled purely by passion, belief, and a desire to tell something honest. Messages like yours remind us exactly why we made it and make every challenge along the way worth it. If you haven’t had a chance to watch yet, the full film is available at the link in our bio.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shared their story, and supported this journey. It means more than you know. 🙏🏻
Life for me has been rushing by so fast lately, and in the downtime I find myself remembering fragments of time. Good times, bad times, things I should’ve done differently, and everything in between. I’m trying to slow down and be more intentional about everything. It’s a work in progress. These are some fragments from Labor Day last year. We’ve been doing this trip for 10 years now, and it’s probably one of my favorites. It’s hard to find good friends, and even harder to find family in a place where you once had no roots. I’m beyond thankful for all these moments the memories and these relationships. Not as thankful that we still shotgun beers well into our 30s.🥴 sry for the random hair in the gate, it’s probably from Mango, gotta love film though :)
shout out to @akstack for the homies
Excited to announce that Toshito has been invited into the Oscar qualifying AmDoc film fest in Palm Springs. Extremely thankful to everyone who helped make this one possible!
@lakeiolani is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. She rarely worries about what anyone else thinks and follows her own path, chasing happiness. These moments didn’t make the final cut, but I think it perfectly captures who Lake truly is. Also, the way Ezra admires Lake in these frames, it’s incredibly precious.
If you haven’t already, take some time to watch the full story we did on her “The Flyin’ Hawaiian,” link in our bio
Directed, edited, produced: @schibbs
Director of Photography: @tk_mccarty
Life seems to be moving faster lately, and I don’t get to spend as much time with the friends I used to spend countless hours with, dicking around, traveling to random places, and not really worrying about the future. I miss those days. I try not to get too caught up in what’s ahead, but recently it’s been tough for me. Nights like this help a ton. Always thankful for the hang @madellsworth and @hailellsworth
Shot on 8mm
Recently I’ve had a lot of guilt living so far from my parents. Watching them age has been difficult for me, and I’m still not quite sure how to process it all. Seeing my dad slumped over and my mom fighting cancer has been rough. They’ve always been such strong figures in my life, without their encouragement, I don’t know where I’d be. So seeing them struggle is hard. I guess I just never imagined reaching this stage of life. I’m deeply grateful for every second I get to spend with them, just trying to soak it all in.
Here’s a little video I shot when they came to visit a few weeks back, with a recent phone call we had. Shot on 8mm
