222 Transitioning

222 Transitioning is an intimate look at the journey of the Los Angeles dance-rock band, 222. Formed in the summer of 2014, 222 is made up of the band's founders, Jade Howard and Dennis Hamlin, who write, record, and produce everything as a duo. Follow Jade and Dennis as they navigate the waters of being a DIY band. From shrink-wrapping CDs to producing music videos in their living room, the journey of 222 tells the story of what it's like to truly love rock and roll.

  • Steven Sims
    Director
  • Dennis Hamlin
    Producer
  • Jade Howard
    Producer
  • Steven Sims
    Producer
  • Drew Agan
    Producer
  • Dennis Hamlin
    Key Cast
  • Jade Howard
    Key Cast
  • Steven Sims
    Editor
  • Diego Lopez
    Cinematography
  • Matt Paulsen
    Cinematography
  • Steven Sims
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 18, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    9,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Steven Sims

Steven Sims is a producer/director from Los Angeles, CA. Growing up in western Pennsylvania, Sims spent his childhood dreaming of a life in Hollywood. In 2007, Sims relocated to LA and has since been working steadily as a producer, director, and actor. He has created and produced several narrative projects, including the 2008 short film, Destroying Jonah Hill, which landed Sims a lead role in the parody film, The 41Year Old Virgin Who Knocked up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It. Sims has also appeared in the Netflix film A Futile and Stupid Gesture. Over the last decade, Sims has produced multiple television series for such networks as NBC, HBO, Bravo, and VH1. He most recently appeared as an on-camera producer for the Emmy nominated Facebook series Returning The Favor. When he isn’t acting or producing, Sims spends his free time drumming with the Los Angeles-based cowboy band, Anya and The Left Coast Danglers.

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Director Statement

In February 2017 I was hosting a Facebook Live series which featured a variety of segments and guests. Being a fan of 222 I thought it would be fun to have them perform on the show. After we wrapped I asked Dennis why no one was following their journey with a camera. He said, "Why don't you?" For the next three years, I tracked the journey of Jade Howard and Dennis Hamlin and as they brought to life their Los Angeles dance-rock band, 222.

In early 2020 I held a private screening in NYC, where I shared a version of the film with colleagues and fellow producers. After a positive response, I decided that summer 2020 was the time for its release. Then, a month later we were all in lockdown, ultimately shelving the film...until now.