NOW AVAILABLE!

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Band on the Run is now available to rent/buy! Click on your favorite place to watch below!

Amazon >> http://bit.ly/3HIa3Zc

Apple TV >> https://bit.ly/43KtBVm

Fandago >> https://bit.ly/3TpmxaC

Google Play >> https://bit.ly/405uHso

YouTube Movies >>https://bit.ly/3HI0v0h

Xbox >> https://shorturl.at/tg6f5

OR Physical Media/DVD:

Amazon >>  https://a.co/d/3E1mhyz

MovieZyng Warehouse >>  https://www.moviezyng.com/band-on-the-run-dvd-larry-bagby/850067441571

Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on June 17, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – June 2nd, 2025 

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to the rock music-themed road trip comedy BAND ON THE RUN, a heartfelt rock-music road trip dramedy set against the vibrant backdrop of Detroit’s late-1990s garage rock explosion. BAND ON THE RUN will be available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting June 17, 2025.

Set in the adrenaline-fueled era of Detroit’s 1999 garage-rock scene, BAND ON THE RUN follows Jesse, a struggling young musician juggling aspirations for rock stardom with the demands of caring for his chronically ill father, Thomas. When Jesse’s band unexpectedly scores an invitation to perform at the coveted South by Southwest (SXSW) festival—just as Detroit nemesis, band Bull Roar, also gets their shot—they take Thomas and their eclectic bandmates on a chaotic road trip to Austin, Texas. Rivalries flare, and a series of comedic and poignant encounters reveal deep-seated family dynamics and dreams deferred.

As tensions peak and Thomas’s health deteriorates, Jesse must confront his fears, failures, and future in music. An explosive showdown with Bull Roar unexpectedly catapults the band onto MTV, complicating Jesse’s aspirations. After a critical health scare with Thomas, Jesse faces a pivotal choice: walk away or stand tall. Ultimately, he embraces his passion, leading to an unforgettable performance that captures industry attention and rekindles his belief in music and family. The journey home to Detroit sets the stage for a powerful conclusion about chasing dreams against the odds.

“BAND ON THE RUN immerses audiences into a defining moment in Detroit rock history, letting them feel every beat, every clash, and every laugh inside a band’s grungy van,” said filmmaker Jeff Hupp “It’s a candid exploration of the hopes, dreams, and generational struggles that come with the pursuit of rock-and-roll greatness.”

Freestyle Digital Media negotiated the deal to acquire BAND ON THE RUN directly with the filmmakers.

AVAILABLE ON:
Satellite
DISH Network and Sling TV

Cable
IN DEMAND (including Spectrum and Comcast)
VUBIQUITY (ncluding Verizon Fios) 

Rent/Buy
HOOPLA (public libraries through online access)
AMAZON
APPLE TV
FANDANGO AT HOME
MICROSOFT XBOX
GOOGLE PLAY
YOUTUBE MOVIES

DVD
Online Retailers such as Amazon
Directly via MovieZyng Warehouse

About Freestyle Digital Media

The digital distribution unit of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, satellite, digital, and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record, and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films. Recent releases include ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK starring Emmy award-winning actress Liza Colón-Zayas from the hit FX series THE BEAR, ALL HAPPY FAMILIES starring Josh Radnor and Rob Huebel, the drama based on a novel THE GHOST TRAP starring Zak Steiner from EUPHORIA and Greer Grammer of AWKWARD, and the Weekly World News horror-comedy THE ZOMBIE WEDDING. Other Freestyle Digital Media titles include THE ROAD DOG starring comedian Doug Stanhope, SURVIVE starring HBO’s GAME OF THRONES star Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins, the music documentary profiling blues guitar legends Jimmie Vaughan and Stevie Ray Vaughan, BROTHERS IN BLUES, DEAR ZOE starring Sadie Sink from the hit Netflix series STRANGER THINGS, Jessica Capshaw and Theo Rossi, the teen musical BEST SUMMER EVER featuring a fully integrated cast and crew of people with and without disabilities, produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary Steenburgen, and Ted Danson, and THE WEDDING YEAR starring Sarah Hyland and Anna Camp.

For more information, visit:

www.allenmedia.tv www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv

About The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be are an independent film production company forged in the fires of rebellion, rock-n-roll, and relentless creativity. Founded by Jeff Hupp, Brian Cusac, Merritt Fritchie, and Dave Engbers, they exist to tell the stories Hollywood forgot how to. With hearts full of mixtapes and minds wired by late-night horror flicks and coming-of-age classics, they make films that defy formulas and flip the bird to the status quo. No studio fluff. No corporate filters. Just original stories with grit, soul, and something to say. Their debut feature, BAND ON THE RUN, drops this spring—marking the first strike in a cinematic uprising.

Contact:

The Powers That Be

https://bandontherunmovie.com/

Thanks to No Film School for publishing our article on making Band on the Run Movie! Click here! 

Oh man - this is a big one-- we're going to Minneapolis! Band on the Run Movie is an official selection of Twin Cities Film Fest!! This is sooooo choice, AND, they'll be screening it on Thursday, October 24th at 5pm during the fest. YAAAAAAS! Stay tuned for more details!

05.02.24: To all who traveled near and far to see the cast and crew screening this past weekend-- thank you! We'll do another for friends this summer - stay tuned!

xoxo,

BOTR HQ

04.10.24: Do you like music? We do. Check out our Spotify playlist of songs from Band on the Run, and others that inspired it! Click HERE!

03.28.24: Things are moving along here at BOTR HQ! The movie is almost complete - just a few more tweaks to color and sound and we'll be good to go. We can't wait to get it out to the people-- Stay tuned, ya'll!  ALSO - Heads up that Larry Bagby who stars as "Thomas" in Band on the Run, will be appearing in the new Kevin Costner epic, Horizon: An American Saga Part I - out this summer. Look for it! independent film production film pre production

10.31.23: We'll be at AFM in sunny Santa Monica on 11.2.23 - send us a note if you'd like to chat about distribution and/or all things BOTR!

8.24.23: We're officially in post, and could not be more thrilled with the edit so far. Fingers crossed for a Holiday '23 release. Meanwhile, get yourself a nice pumpkin spice latte and visit our insta page!

6.25.23: Holy cow -- we wrapped principle photography! Now it's time for post-production. Stay tuned!

4.14.23:  We here at BOTR central are very excited to announce that Brandan Keller has signed on to be Director of Photography for Band on the Run! 

Brandan is an uber-talented DP, and we are so lucky to have him. If you'd like to learn more about Brandan, click here >>https://www.brandanleekeller.com

06.29.24

The star of of our indie film, Larry Bagby, appears in the new Kevin Coster film, Horizon: An American Saga, out this weekend. Make sure you check it out this weekend!