SERVICES:
Pre-production
Creative Direction
Production
Post-Production

CREW:
Directed by Tim Harris
Featuring: Tony "Tone" Royster (AKA Mr. Y Not) & the members of Positive Movement Entertainment
Cinematography by Austin Smock
Editor: Tim Harris
Original Music: Eric Carbonara & Positive Movement Entertainment
Assistant Camera: Darby Irrgang
Location Sound: Eric Carbonara
Production Assistants: Jason Lozado & Louis Togna
Colorist: Ryan Berger
Audio Post Production: Eric Carbonara
Thank You: Tony Royster, Expressway Cinema Rentals, Resolution Rentals, Carly & Paul Harris, Easton Angle, Emily Diego, Eva Gunz, Scott McClennen, Ian Mosley-Duffy

Mr. Y Not

I first saw Tony “Tone” Royster (aka Mr. Y Not) and Positive Movement Entertainment (PME) perform at a party during the summer of 2016. They were amazing, and I was convinced that there was a story to be told. After a few years of back and forth, I’m thrilled to have finally made that happen.

Tone has an incredibly magnetic personality. He oozes charisma, energy, and positivity. Not to mention he’s a kickass drummer! His demeanor is especially notable given all he’s been through. Despite his circumstances, Tone has built one of the most recognizable drill teams in the city. PME’s goal is to inspire young people to express themselves through drumming, all as a means to decrease gun violence in Philadelphia.

As a Philadelphian myself, I feel that Tone is a personification of our city. It’s my honor to provide an outlet for him to tell his story.

I know as soon as things are back to normal, one of the first things we’ll hear is the sound of PME marching through the streets. Until then, I guess this will have to do.

THANK YOU to Tone and PME for helping to make Philly the greatest city there is!

FESTIVALS:
- Media Film Festival Official Selection
- American Documentary Film Festival Official Selection