American Hipster Presents

CREDITS, THE WORD, AND CONTRIBUTORS

HOST

Paavo Steinkamp is a man of many interests and pursuits. He might describe himself as a transient self diagnosed sociopath with Asperger's and a set of obsessions. Right now he's making music, completing his first patent application, pursuing more jobs in front of the camera, riding his bike and doing pull-ups.
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DIRECTOR/CAMERA/EDITOR

David Fine is a director/editor of films & music videos.
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PRODUCER

Kimi Milo is a freelance producer but she'd rather be making cupcakes.
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/EDITOR/COLORIST

Tyler McPherron's favorite color is bikes, pizza and coffee. He graduated with a dual major in Rope Swings and Rooftops with a minor in Snacking. He enjoys doing stuff and making things in San Francisco.
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Executive Producers - Beau Lewis, Peter Furia

Associate Producer - Abigail Weintraub

Research Assistant - Alexandra Schardt

EDITOR CREDITS

NATHAN PETTY - The Bon Vivants, Bex Finch, Shorty Maniace, Yours Truly, Four Barrel, Jake Ryder
JEAN KAWAHARA - Mother Falcon, Charm School Vintage, Thunderheart Bison, Adreon Henry, Cheer Up Charlie's, Little Baby's Ice Cream, Mad Decent Mondays, The Trestle Inn, Bacchanal, Red Edge Design, Drew Michael, Midnight Sun Brewery, The Sea Wolf Tattoo Co.
KENDRA JUUL - Ishknits, Diamond Tooth Taxidermy, The Young Guns, Anchorage Food Mosaic, Marian Built, KeseyPollock, Travail, Radiolab
TYLER MCPHERRON - Nicky Da B, Michael Pajon, Detroit Party Marching Band, Haute to Death, KeeganMeegan, STRFKR, Travail
STEVE FLAVIN - North End Studios, Rachel's Ginger Beer, Bumbershoot, Linda Derschang, Broken Crow, OutFront Minnesota, Loren Denim, Nerd Nite
GREG GHEORGHIU - Maurepas, The Wild Life Reserve, Homeslice, Voodoo Doughnut, Schoolhouse Electric, Secret Stash, Brooklyn Brine, Glasslands
CHARLES GLICK - Chartreuse

Photos courtesy of Michael Shindler / Photobooth

What does 'hipster' mean? It's derogatory... right? Does anyone really care? The word has taken on a multitude of different, often opposing meanings, making 'hipster' essentially meaningless. It has become a vague and accusatory catchall for our angst, confusion, and post- post- post-modern apathy. The overuse of the word has both diluted its meaning and fed its power. What other word is like this?

We have not endeavored to define the word but rather to explore it. Think of this as a time capsule - video portraits of people behind the things we call hipster.

American Hipster Presents was filmed over the course of one year from January 2012 through February 2013. Our crew of four spent one week in each city and one day (sometimes an extra half day) with each subject. Eight editors contributed to the project, putting episodes together in 5-7 days based on the weekly release schedule. The 50 episode series was released on YouTube from March 2012 to March 2013.

Episode Subjects

Featured Music