Scene Unheard: An Inside look at DIY Touring
A solo musician embarks on a gritty adventure across Americas highways, sleeping in his car at truck stops, playing dive bars, and surviving off the energy of his music. Armed with a guitar, a camera, and a restless heart, he sets out to discover if it's still possible to make a living as an independent artist on the road. along the way he meets other bands and solo acts, conducting raw candid interviews about their struggles, and realities of life as a modern-day musician. This intimate documentary captures the hustle, passion, and sacrifice behind each show of tour. exposing the uncertain path musicians take to pursuit their dreams through dark parking lots, neon lit stages, and roadside conversations the musician faces the highs and lows of touring and answers the question is it sustainable for an independent musician to thrive on the road?
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Chad DoriguzziDirector
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Chad DoriguzziWriter
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Chad DoriguzziProducer
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Chad DoriguzziKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Feature
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Genres:Documentary, music
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Runtime:2 hours 7 minutes 22 seconds
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Completion Date:September 14, 2024
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Production Budget:2,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
“Chad Doriguzzi started his career in the video game industry, shipping titles such as Tomb Raider and Tony Hawk. He eventually worked on the TV show Grimm for three seasons. He’s also a musician known as Awkward Since '82. While touring, he decided to film a documentary about it called Scene Unheard.”