WHAT IS The Hip and the Sternum?

The Hip and the Sternum is a Mocumentary based on the many different styles of bands, who believe they are so unique, that they are without a doubt Hipsters. Yet, these L.A. youngsters would embarrass the true Hipster that would walk the streets of a town like Portland Oregon (land of Portlandia). These Hipsters are basically posers. 

Much of the great photography was shot by Daniel Roxburgh, owner of RoxxiStudios that he runs with his long time collaborator, right hand woman Destiney Haddox. These two have been working with me on a number of projects and have done a great job of keeping this project alive. 

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I was extremely grateful to work with a talented cast featuring Lindsey Whitener who not only plays Mary Cross, but also wrote a lot of the instrumentals, along with Sam Krumrine who wrote the amazing lyrics to songs for his character Luther Loveloss.  Lindsey Jean Roetzel also brought a great charm and energy to the interviewer, Stevie Wynn. Katie Hemming was very brave to take on the role of Penny Givens, who has a love for making sounds out of her body- And Summer Stratton, Nicole Stoehr, and Anthony Garcia put on some of the great comical performances of the Lefty Crew- a Hipster Hip Hip group. Their hit song Pickn' Up Dog Shit is pretty darn catchy! 

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The Hip and the Sternum is an idea that has sat with me for the past two years. After putting it aside to work on other projects. I finally had the opportunity to make this project happen. With the help of RoxxiStudios, many friends, like comedian Jen O'Donnell who sat in for a day and did a lot of fun improv, and especially my co-workers helping as extras and crew- 

The production design is what really made this production so damn fun. Lauren Alexa did a great job of putting a phenomenal costume design. Chris cook was another crew member who put in many long hard hours towards this production. 

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