HIPZEE explained

HIPZEE
Industry:Entertainment
Foundation:2013
Founders:Tara Sickmeier
Rob Baunoch III

HIPZEE is an American entertainment production company co-founded by husband-and-wife team Rob Baunoch III and Tara Sickmeier. The company was formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2013 and is currently based in Los Angeles, CA. HIPZEE produces theatre and on-screen content that targets adult audiences.

Background

After a period of working in the theatre and film industry, Rob Baunoch III and Tara Sickmeier transitioned to executive roles, establishing their own production company, HIPZEE, in 2013.[1]

During the company's initial few years, in addition to production, HIPZEE provided services such as marketing research, consulting, and financing. More recently, it is shifting to a focus on production.

HIPZEE's projects have included the Off-Broadway show HEATHERS: The Musical which was nominated for 'Best New Musical' by the Off-Broadway Alliance in 2014;[2] [3] the 2017 Tony-Award-winning musical Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812; and the company's first feature film Above the Shadows, which stars Olivia Thirlby, Alan Ritchson, Jim Gaffigan, and Megan Fox.[4] [5] [6]

Production history

Stage

Following its success in producing the Off-Broadway show, HEATHERS: The Musical, HIPZEE received a Tony Award nomination for its work on the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812.[7]

TitleCreator(s)Year(s) Active
HEATHERS: The MusicalLaurence O’Keefe, Kevin Murphy2014(Off-Broadway)
Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812Rachel Chavkin, Dave Malloy2016-2017(Broadway)

Screen

HIPZEE's first feature film (Above the Shadows) was released in select theaters and VOD on July 19, 2019.[8] Above the Shadows’ World Premiere was on May 31, 2019 as the opening night film of the 22nd Brooklyn Film Festival.[9] It won the Audience Choice Award for Best Narrative Feature at BFF.[10] HIPZEE most recently represented the film Feral as its sales company.

TitleDirectorReleasedDistributor
Above the ShadowsClaudia MyersJuly 19, 2019Gravitas Ventures (US)
FeralAndrew WonderJune 2, 20201091 Media (US)

References

  1. Web site: Fresh from HEATHERS Off-Broadway, HIPZEE Launches New Company and Website. BWW News Desk. BroadwayWorld.com. en. 2019-06-26.
  2. Web site: 2014 OBA Awards — Off Broadway Alliance. en-US. 2019-06-26.
  3. Web site: Heathers: The Musical - Lortel Archives. iobdb.com. 2019-06-26.
  4. Web site: AFM: Megan Fox, Olivia Thirlby, Alan Ritchson Board 'Shadow Girl'. The Hollywood Reporter. en. 2019-06-26.
  5. Web site: Olivia Thirlby, Alan Ritchson to Star in Magical Realism Story ‘Shadow Girl’. McNary. Dave. 2017-11-01. Variety. en. 2019-06-26.
  6. Web site: Jim Gaffigan to perform at Morris Performing Arts Center. WSBT 22. 2018-12-14. WSBT. 2019-06-27.
  7. Web site: Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. 2017. TonyAwards.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613091649/https://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/shows/201611261480218431157.html. 2017-06-13. dead.
  8. Web site: Gravitas Nabs ‘Above The Shadows’ Starring Olivia Thirlby & Megan Fox; Cinedigm Secures ‘The Outsider’. N'Duka. Amanda. 2019-05-06. Deadline. en. 2019-06-27.
  9. Web site: Above the Shadows Clip & Poster: Olivia Thirlby is Invisible. 2019-05-28. ScreenRant. en-US. 2019-06-27.
  10. Web site: SANCTUARY Wins Grand Chameleon Award at 2019 Brooklyn Film Festival - Full List of Winners. Desk. TV News. BroadwayWorld.com. en. 2019-06-27.

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