Local Band
“A punk rock movie about punk rock.”
Synopsis
Lyla Riley is in a punk band -- Minor Illusion. They suck. Regardless, she perseveres with her best friend Rob on guitar, numbskull drummer Sean and showboat bassist Pete. Minor Illusion's pathetic existence vexes Lyla's older sister Stephanie, a former punk turned 9-to-5 suit. Through lineup changes, borrowed cash, shitty gigs and drunken nights, Lyla and the band journey through the perils of Chicago's DIY music scene to get their shot at adequacy.
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Local Band (OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beat Kitchen, Chicago, IL
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Stewart
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Stewart
- Original Title
- Local Band
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $12K
- Production Studios
- Triplefour Films, Local Mentality
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Stewart
Dan Stewart
Jeffrey Gabriel Silva
Dan Stewart
Dan Stewart, Jake Rotger
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Stewart
Writer
Jeffrey Gabriel Silva
Director of Photography
Dan Stewart
Director
Dan Stewart
Producer
Dan Stewart
Editor
Jake Rotger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Band
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Local Band about?
Lyla Riley is in a punk band -- Minor Illusion. They suck. Regardless, she perseveres with her best friend Rob on guitar, numbskull drummer Sean and showboat bassist Pete. Minor Illusion's pathetic existence vexes Lyla's older sister Stephanie, a former punk turned 9-to-5 suit. Through lineup changes, borrowed cash, shitty gigs and drunken nights, Lyla and the band journey through the perils of Chicago's DIY music scene to get their shot at adequacy.
Who directed Local Band?
Local Band was directed by Dan Stewart.
Who stars in Local Band?
The principal cast of Local Band includes Isa Martinez, Meredith Johnston, Nick Wandersee, Nat Scholl, Nicole Cochary.
When was Local Band released and how long is it?
Local Band was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.