“Memes & Nightmares”- Feature Film - PepsiCo Starry Brand

When the most beloved meme goes missing, Josiah Johnson leads an NBA Twitter mockumentary adventure exploring subcultures of the NBA, WNBA, and Social Media breaking down the game’s most influential memes and viral moments.

Starring: Josiah Johnson & Jamel Johnson

Featuring: The Kid Mero, Jamele Hill, J.R. Smith, Meta World Peace, Jalen Rose, Jasmine Watkins, Lejethro Jenkins, Gilbert Arenas, Matt Barnes, Jemele Hill, Darius Miles, The Kid Mero, Ros Gold and more.

For NBA Twitter king Josiah Johnson, his ability to capture a moment from a live game and contextualize it within online shenanigans has garnered him reverence from fans to members of the league itself. But when one of the most popular memes goes missing without a trace, it’s up to Josiah to solve a mystery that goes to the highest levels of the Association and the darkest trenches of Twitter — or X, whatever we’re calling it these days. 

Awards

Tribeca Film Festival - Official Selection