About the Film

Stick ‘Em Up!is a captivating film that explores the little-known world of wheat pasting, an inner-city art form that’s as provocative as it is misunderstood. Documentary filmmaker Alex Luster delves into the minds and motivations behind some of Houston’s most notorious guerilla street artists, capturing the lifespan of their art… conception, creation, placement and – ultimately – removal by the city’s abatement enforcement. With commentary by legendary street artists and top local law enforcement officials, Stick ’Em Up! is a gritty, street-smart documentary that reveals the secret truth behind the prolific images you see every day – in cities all across the nation.
Stick ‘Em Up! was created by a team of talented Houston artists. A two-decade veteran of the Houston street art scene, GONZO247 worked as a  Stick ‘Em Up! producer and award-winning screen writer Tony Reyes helped craft the story. Artists interviewed in the film include Give Up, Shepard Fairey, DUAL, Eyesore, Cutthroat and Bomit.

 

 

About The Filmmakers

Alex Luster
Director
Alex is a documentary filmmaker & Emmy award winning television producer. Hailing from Houston, Alex’s numerous digital media projects touch on everything from sub-culture art movements to mainstream music. Alex was introduced to this phenomena of wheat pasting in 2007 and has been actively documenting the movement since then.

Shoot. Edit. Sleep. 

 

Tony Reyes
Writer
With 25 years of media/film experience, Tony Reyes has had the opportunity of working almost every job the industry offers. This background, along with his diplomatic arrogance, has given him the foundation to be leader. His background as an award winning writer has helped tell the stories of these undisclosed artists.

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GONZO247
Producer
GONZO247 is a native Houstonian who began his career as a graffiti artist in 1984. He was one of the first to capture the emerging subculture by producing a successful urban video series. In 2004, Aerosol Warfare Gallery was created to introduce street art to the masses. The gallery has served as the bridge between filmmaker & artist.

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