James Merendino, the writer and director behind the 1998 cult classic SLC Punk, has officially launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring his newest project, Only Posers Die: Why SLC Punk Lives On, to life. The upcoming documentary will explore the enduring legacy of SLC Punk, why it remains a cultural touchstone more than 25 years later, and the passionate fan community that continues to keep its spirit alive. First released in 1998, SLC Punk followed the anarchic adventures of Stevo (Matthew Lillard) and Heroin Bob (Michael A. Goorjian) as they navigated the punk scene and cultural clashes of early 1980’s Salt Lake City. Initially a small indie film, it became a generational anthem for outsiders, rebels, and anyone who never quite fitted in. In 2016, Merendino returned to the world with Punk’s Dead: SLC Punk 2, expanding the story to a new generation.

Only Posers Die: Why SLC Punk Lives On will blend interviews with cast, crew, cultural critics, and most importantly fans. This is not just a making-of; it’s an exploration of why the film continues to resonate decades later, the power of punk ethos, and the role 1990s cult movies played in shaping subcultural identity. The project will also highlight other iconic ’90s cult films, from Clerks to Donnie Darko, placing SLC Punk within a wider cultural conversation. Only Posers Die: Why SLC Punk Lives On is not just a film about a film, it’s a love letter to the punk community and a preservation of counterculture history. Merendino’s goal is to capture not just the legacy of SLC Punk, but also the fan stories, music and ethos that have kept it alive. Every supporter becomes part of that history, and you can back the project via Crowdfundr.

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