DIY: The Rise And Fall And Rise of Punk Rock is a deep dive into the legacy of punk rock, from its gritty beginnings in 1980s Southern California garages to the genre’s ongoing influence on music, fashion, and culture today. What started as a small project documenting the Austrian punk rock label SBÄM Records at its festivals in Europe quickly grew into something bigger. Filmmakers, along with SBÄM‘s Stefan Beham and co-producers Joel Herrera and Rolo Cantu, realized they weren’t just telling the story of European punk, they were capturing a global movement, seen through the eyes of the people who lived it.

DIY: The Rise And Fall And Rise of Punk Rock explores the roots of punk rock and its defining “Do It Yourself” spirit, as told by the bands and individuals who helped shape the movement. It covers punk’s underground rise, its rebellious ethos, and its eventual clash with, and infiltration of, the mainstream. The film features legendary voices like Bad Religion, NOFX, Circle Jerks, Laura Jane Grace, Goldfinger, Die Toten Hosen, Frank Turner, Moby, Bowling For Soup, Destroy Boys, Lagwagon, Mad Caddies, Pulley, and a whole lot more. The film doesn’t just celebrate punk’s highest highs, it also takes a hard look at the struggles the genre faced in the mainstream media and music industry. The rise of punk festivals, especially those run by SBÄM Records, plays a central role in the story, showing how the scene has evolved and stayed true to its roots.

The director’s cut of DIY: The Rise And Fall And Rise of Punk Rock will make its debut at the Dallas International Film Festival on the 25th April. As one of the biggest Oscar qualifying film festivals in the US, a screening at the Dallas International Film Festival means the documentary could potentially be in the running for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature category. After Dallas International Film Festival, a Summer release plan will be finalized, with more screenings to come, including an official European premiere slated for late 2025.

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