Local Band(2023)
A punk rock movie about punk rock.
Local Band 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.
Local Band (2023) is a comedy, music and drama film directed by Dan Stewart, released on September 3, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Isa Martinez, Meredith Johnston, Nick Wandersee and Nat Scholl.
- Director:
- Dan Stewart
- Writers:
- Dan Stewart
- Producers:
- Dan Stewart, Jake Rotger
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey Gabriel Silva
- Production:
- Triplefour Films, Local Mentality
- Budget:
- $12,000
- Status:
- Released
Local Band (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Local Band before you stream it.
Local Band Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Isa Martinez
Isa Martinez
as Lyla Riley
Meredith Johnston
as Stephanie Riley
Nick Wandersee
as Sean
- Nat Scholl
Nat Scholl
as Pete
- Nicole Cochary
Nicole Cochary
as Kelly
- Josh Kayne
Josh Kayne
as Rob
- Mike Vaughn
Mike Vaughn
as Mike
- Tom Ruby
Tom Ruby
as Tom
- Joey Mirabelli
Joey Mirabelli
as Joey
- Jake Rotger
Jake Rotger
as Gentry
- Brian Hoolahan
Brian Hoolahan
as Charlie
- Jin Park
Jin Park
as Lindsay B
Key crew
Directed by Dan Stewart, written by Dan Stewart, produced by Dan Stewart and Jake Rotger.
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Local Band – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Local Band?
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The main cast of Local Band (2023) includes Isa Martinez, Meredith Johnston, Nick Wandersee, Nat Scholl and Nicole Cochary. The film was directed by Dan Stewart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Local Band released?
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Local Band was released on September 3, 2023 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is there a trailer for Local Band?
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Yes. The official Local Band trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.