Director: Chris Lilli
Producer: William Miller, Jason Diamond, Josh Diamond
Production Company: Terzo Creative, The Hidden Fortress
Status: Post-Production
Something in the Water is a film that showcases the importance of the music that was created in the Long Island Hardcore scene. The scene started out in bars and clubs in the 80’s, and eventually went from small venues to packing out large warehouses and other locations throughout the 90’s. Kids from all over Long Island congregated to these venues and created a community where they could go to escape mainstream society, and use it as an outlet to deal with issues of everyday life. Over the course of its growth, the Long Island Hardcore/punk scene has spawned countless important bands that have ultimately influenced hardcore/punk music and eventually mainstream music today. This film will tell the story of how the scene began with its early pioneers, continuing with the explosion of its popularity, and showing where the scene stands today. The most significant bands, musicians, and those responsible for creating the scene will tell their story of how they turned nothing into something, and how they took their influences and love for hardcore/punk music and made their mark on the genre.