Post-hardcore/metalcore pioneers Snapcase will be subject of a new documentary, Snapcase: Legacy, coming via Fourth.Media and produced by filmmakers Nathaniel Shannon and William Saunders, the same team that was behind the recent Deadguy doc. The film is based on Tom Bejgrowicz’s 2022 Snapcase book Optic: A Visual Archive. The announcement reads:
Viewers can expect a journey to Buffalo and beyond, with exclusive interviews with key figures in the hardcore scene, unreleased archival footage, live performances, and more.
If you’re a Snapcase fan, this documentary will be a “must watch.” If you were a member of the scene in the mid-to-late-’90s, prepare to be transported you your youth. If you’re an enthusiast or new to the genre, this doc will serve as required coursework.
Filming began in July 2023, with live performances and interviews captured at Snapcase’s show at Crossroads in Garwood, New Jersey. With picture lock slated for October 2025, Snapcase: Legacy is on track for film festival submissions, screenings, and online distribution shortly thereafter.
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched. Head here to back the project, watch a 6+ minute teaser video, and read more.
They’ve also launched a form for anyone with “access to or possession of old, unreleased, or never-before-seen footage” of Snapcase.
