D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist (2002)
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This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern...
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| Ron Asheton | ... |
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Mike Boner | ... |
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Lynn Breedlove | ... |
Self - Interviewee
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| Dave Brockie | ... |
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Simon Clifton | ... |
Self
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| Cynthia Connolly | ... |
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| Michael W. Dean | ... |
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Stephen Elliott | ... |
Self
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Mark Enger | ... |
Self
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Matt Enger | ... |
Self
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John John Jesse | ... |
Self
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Richard Kern | ... |
Self - Interviewee
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Keith Knight | ... |
Self
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Lung Leg | ... |
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Beth Lisick | ... |
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| Lydia Lunch | ... |
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Killian Macgeraghty | ... |
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| Ian MacKaye | ... |
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Lil Mike Martzke | ... |
Self - Interviewee
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| J. Mascis | ... |
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Liza Matlack | ... |
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Maggie McEleney | ... |
Self
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Eric McFadden | ... |
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| Craig Newmark | ... |
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| Jim Rose | ... |
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Dana Schechter | ... |
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Madigan Shive | ... |
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| J.G. Thirlwell | ... |
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Courtney J. Ulrich | ... |
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Mike Watt | ... |
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David Wellbeloved | ... |
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Directed by
| Michael W. Dean | ||
Produced by
| Michael W. Dean | ... | producer |
Music by
| Fugazi | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Spicer | ||
Editing by
| Miles Montalbano | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael W. Dean | ... | assistant editor (as Michael Dean) |
| Barnaby Fry | ... | assistant editor |
| Jeff Gottlieb | ... | assistant editor |
| J.P. Kelly | ... | assistant editor |
| Rodney Lai | ... | assistant editor |
Sound Department
| Brian Clothier | ... | boom operator |
| Thomas Greene | ... | post-production sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Shadee Ardalan | ... | camera operator (as Shadee Ardlan) |
| Chad Beck | ... | camera |
| Greg Anthony Benjamin | ... | still photographer |
| Christopher Bishop | ... | camera (as Chris Bishop) |
| Jesse Block | ... | camera |
| Aneikit Bonnel | ... | camera |
| Chuck Cohen | ... | camera (as Charles Cohen) |
| Michael W. Dean | ... | camera (as Michael Dean) |
| Sage Eaton | ... | camera |
| Noah Harald | ... | camera |
| Richard Kern | ... | camera |
| Bryan Madole | ... | camera |
| Miles Montalbano | ... | camera |
| Andy Owen | ... | lighting technician |
| Dave Redman | ... | camera |
| Peter Spicer | ... | camera |
| Mark Steiner | ... | camera |
| David Wellbeloved | ... | camera |
Additional Crew
| Melinda Adams | ... | intern |
| Jen Berk | ... | promotion |
| Lynette 'Lyn X.' Bondarchuk | ... | intern |
| Jonathan Buchanan | ... | source: footage |
| Brynley Cadman | ... | ending credits |
| Robin Carlise | ... | intern |
| Nathan Daly | ... | intern |
| Sonya Edelman | ... | promotion |
| Christina Farnetti | ... | intern |
| Emily Greene | ... | intern |
| Mike Kelley | ... | intern |
| Richard Kern | ... | source: film |
| Christina L. Lais | ... | intern |
| P. Kime Le | ... | source: footage |
| Cathy Martz | ... | intern |
| Christine Mattis | ... | promotion (as Kris Mattis) |
| Todd McNeill | ... | web hosting |
| Matthew Nestel | ... | promotion |
| Jeff Ng | ... | intern |
| Scarlett O'Brien | ... | intern |
| Tracy Qualls | ... | intern |
| Laura Recchi | ... | promotion |
| Marc Alain Steier | ... | legal representative |
| Tracy Talley | ... | intern |
| Bryan Theis | ... | promotion |
| David Touve | ... | promotion |
| Annie Vough | ... | intern |
| Kevin Wengler | ... | promotion |
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- Music Video Distributors (MVD) (2003) (World-wide)
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Storyline
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This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Asheton (Stooges), Madagin Shive (Bonfire Madagin), Dave Brockie (Gwar) and many others. The 60-minute film explores the methods and motivations of independent American artists working in different genres and mediums. "DIY or Die" profiles a fascinating group of icons and unknowns working in various media including print, film, graphic art, performance art and music. Written by Anonymous |
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| Budget | $5,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The DVD, "DIY or DIE: Burn This DVD" has no region restrictions and no copy protection and people are allowed to make personal copies for non-commercial use. The DVD is the only low-budget indie production in the world with subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. See more » |
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| Crazy Credits | At the end of the film it says "Now go make your own movie!" See more » |