Bandslam (2009)

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Director:

Todd Graff

Writers (WGA):

Josh A. Cagan (screenplay) and
Todd Graff (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

14 August 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Tagline:

Where there's a Will, there's a way.

Plot:

A 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.

Plot Keywords:

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Cast

Vanessa Hudgens	...	Sam
Lisa Kudrow	...	Karen Burton
Alyson Michalka	...	Charlotte Banksasks
David Bowie	...	Himself
Scott Porter	...	Ben Wheatley
Gaelan Connell	...	Will Burton (as Gaelan Alexander Connell)
Charlie Saxton	...	Bug
Ryan Donowho	...	Basher Martin
Tim Jo	...	Omar
Lisa Chung	...	Kim
Elvy Yost	...	Irene Lerman
Farah White	...	Sam's mom
Blair Bomar	...	Megan
Jason Shaw	...	Hip Hop 'Phranchyze'
Derek Cox-Berg	...	Rapper
Zach Thatcher	...	Human Studies Classroom Student
Cassidy Johnson	...	Elmer's Glue Girl
Jaime De La Rosa	...	Band Slam Attendee
Bobby Bones	...	Gordy
Aja Pollock	...	Glory Dogs Fan
Casey Williams	...	Ms. Wittenberg
Jennifer Blair	...	Blindfold Girl
Michael Cuomo	...	Mr. Berry
Bethany Esfandiari	...	Haiku Girl
Landon Henninger	...	Rory
Matt Hensarling	...	Rapper
Nadia Sahari	...	Aunt
D.J. Castillo	...	Clay Aiken Bus Kid
Ryan Ciardo	...	Cincinnati Lunch Kid
Pat Hazell	...	Cincinnati Teacher
Chris Copeland	...	Boe
Candice Jackson	...	Hip Hop 'Candice'
Mark Holliway	...	Restaurant Patron
J.W. Wright	...	Dylan
Maggie Maye	...	Kyra 17-1
Torrie Hardcastle	...	Band Slam Attendee
Brandon Lilly	...	Stage Security
Ro' Black	...	Band Slam attendee
Micaela Phillips	...	Band Slam audience member
Benjamin Kessler	...	ICGO Sax
Marley Whistler	...	Burning Hotels Bass
Ryan Tierney	...	Straightfork
Manjeri Krishna	...	Hip Hop DJ
Patrick Tierney	...	Straightfork
Kai Roach	...	Quinton
Valin Zamarron	...	Hip Hop 'Zeale'
Will Johnson	...	Scott Donnelly
James Hairston	...	Glory Dogs Sax
Evan Butts	...	Daze - Evan
Matt Moody	...	Burning Hotels Guitar
Aaron Lemke	...	Daze - Aaron
Jonathan Rice	...	Stage Manager
Wyatt Adams	...	Burning Hotels Drums
Chris Ritchie	...	Daze - Chris
Juan Lopez	...	ICGO Trumpet
Chance Morgan	...	Burning Hotels Guitar
Andrew Glen Rector	...	ICGO Trombone
Dallas McGilberry	...	Straightfork
Grady Saxman	...	Straightfork

Also Known As:

Rock On (USA) (working title)
Will (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some thematic elements and mild language.

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

USA:PG | Ireland:PG | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Goldsmith-Thomas Productions

Trivia:

Originally the film was titled "Will", then the title was changed to "Rock On", and finally to "Bandslam".

Quotes:

Sam: Let's... start... shredding!

Soundtrack:

Lovesick