The black belt test at Studio Naga is a 48-hour ordeal with no sleep. By the second night, students are running on pure adrenaline when they arrive to an unknown location blindfolded in the dark. Then, it’s time to fight.
Do the Thing Credits
Nocturne is produced by Vanessa Lowe.
Nocturne is distributed by KCRW, and receives support from KCRW’s Independent Producer Project, which provides resources to creative storytellers around the world. Thank you to Nick White.
Thanks to Louise Rafkin, blackbelts, Cally and Ben and everyone at Studio Naga for access to the school and all the testing events.
Music
Nocturne theme music by Kent Sparling
Additional music:
Kent Sparling \\ Jeffrey Foster \\ Kid Otter \\ Amadinda Percussion Group
Episode Artwork: Robin Galante
Special thanks to Dean Klemick, Bruce Guenzler, Peter Smith, Alex Espinoza, Jeremy Cherfas, Herrin Hopper, David Green, Mary Jo Eyler, Marta Pelrine-Bacon, Tara, Chris Glover, Ashley Cummings, Benjamin Yeamans, Maria Samuelsen, Misty Lytle, Sleep with Me Podcast, Tara, Tim Harincar