'I Am Not A Hipster' named in Top 10 Best Music Films at Sundance by Rolling Stone

While I've been up at NAMM, Sundance kicked off in Park City, Utah, and the local-project-that-could has been getting some attention. Destin Cretton's film, I Am Not A Hipster, was named one of the top 10 best music films at Sundance by Rolling Stone. Personally, I cannot wait to see the film and hopefully there will be a local screening at some point soon, but in the meantime, here's the trailer and the full soundtrack available for streaming.


I AM NOT A HIPSTER (the movie) from Destin Daniel Cretton on Vimeo.

I Am Not A Hipster

Earlier this summer, I got to work at the Casbah on a Sunday shoot for I Am Not A Hipster. A film by local director Destin Cretton, I was mostly there for crowd control and my biggest task of the day was making coffee for the lead actor, Dominic Francis Bogart, and though they only shot a few scenes at the Casbah during the 9 hour shoot, I am really looking forward to seeing the film. The soundtrack was written by Joel P West and after the shoot I couldn't get the songs out of my head, specifically "Dry Land". The film is an official selection at Sundance 2012 and from the film buzz I've been seeing, don't be surprised if the indie flick becomes an art house sensation.


I AM NOT A HIPSTER (the movie) from Destin Daniel Cretton on Vimeo.

Tonight: Local Production Featured On TLC

Local filmmaker Destin Cretton created a documentary called "Born Without Arms" that will premiere tonight on TLC. Destin writes, "The film features San Diego Musician/Songwriter Mark Goffeney, who is the lead singer/bass player in the band "Big Toe." (bigtoerocks.com) Along with the other two amazing people highlighted in the film, Mark was born without arms. He also plays the guitar (with his toes) and takes the time to be a good dad to his three kids."

They're also having a premiere party at The Pearl Hotel on Sunday night from 9pm to 11pm (show starts at 10pm) with the doc projecting on their big screen outside. Some of the San Diego local artists involved in this film are:

Destin Cretton - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
Joel P. West - Composer
Brad Kester - Assistant Director
Andrew Glendinning - Illustrator/Graphic Design
Keith Milgaten - Music Engineer/Mixer
Jon Smith - Animator
Kelly Bennett - Violin
Doug Welcome - Bass, Trombone

BORN WITHOUT ARMS
Imagine trying to navigate through life without arms. It almost seems impossible. But three extraordinary human beings, Mark, Jessica and Nadia, don’t have to imagine — it’s their reality. They were born without arms. Watch as all three individuals set and accomplish goals that surpass what the average person might ever dream to achieve. Their incredible stories premiere on TLC 12/13/09 at 10pm/9 central.