Bandslam
Sign in to saveBandslam is a 2009 American musical romantic comedy drama film directed by Todd Graff, who co-wrote the screenplay with Josh A. Cagan, based on a story by Cagan. The film stars Aly Michalka in her feature film debut, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, Scott Porter, and Lisa Kudrow. The story revolves around Will (Connell) and Charlotte (Michalka), who form an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and perform in a battle of the bands competition called "Bandslam".
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5.8A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band — together, they achieve their dreams and compete against the best in the biggest event of the year, a battle of the bands.
Released: 2009-08-06111 minDir: Todd GraffComedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Cast
- Aly Michalka as Charlotte Banks
- Vanessa Hudgens as Sa5m
- Gaelan Connell as Will Burton
- Scott Porter as Ben Wheatly
- Ryan Donowho as Basher Martin
- Charlie Saxton as Bug
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Bandslam
- Film.image
- Bandslamposter.jpg
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- Todd Graff
- Film.producer
- Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
- Film.story
- Josh A. Cagan
- Film.cinematography
- Eric Steelberg
- Film.editing
- John Gilbert
- Film.distributor
- Summit Entertainment
- Film.runtime
- 111 minutes
- Film.country
- United States
- Film.language
- English
- Film.budget
- $20 million
Key dates
- Published
- 14 August 2009
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- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- comedy drama
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Todd Graff
- Screenwriter
- Todd Graff
- Cast member
- Tim Jo
- Composer
- Junkie XL
- Production company
- Walden Media
- Narrative location
- New Jersey
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- Critical response
- Accolades
- Soundtrack
- The Masked Singer season 11
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Bandslam is a 2009 American musical romantic comedy drama film directed by Todd Graff, who co-wrote the screenplay with Josh A. Cagan, based on a story by Cagan. The film stars Aly Michalka in her feature film debut, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, Scott Porter, and Lisa Kudrow. The story revolves around Will (Connell) and Charlotte (Michalka), who form an unlikely bond through their shared love of music. Assembling a like-minded crew of misfits, the friends form a rock group and perform in a battle of the bands competition called "Bandslam".
Principal photography took place in Austin, Texas. During filming, the film underwent multiple title changes, including Will and Rock On.
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2000s coming-of-age comedy-drama films2000s musical comedy-drama films2000s teen comedy-drama films2000s teen romance films2009 American films2009 English-language films2009 films2009 musical films2009 romantic comedy-drama filmsAmerican coming-of-age comedy-drama filmsAmerican musical comedy-drama filmsAmerican rock musicals