Somewhere to Go: Punk Victoria (full documentary)

The inception of punk in Victoria B.C. was a pivotal time for many. An impressively diverse range of youth with varying degrees of musical ability (ranging from none to some!) came together to participate in new ways of thinking/being, expressing, performing and collaborating. This new found spirit and innovation resulted in the creation of recording studios, record labels, zines and some pretty amazing and groundbreaking music, some of which garnered worldwide attention. With so many layers to the scene, I could not possibly cover them all in one documentary, nor chronicle all of the bands/characters from that era. I chose to focus on those aspects that sparked community and agency and favourably changed people's lives no matter what they went on to do. Punk in Victoria endures today and the significance of its beginnings continues to resonate.

Somewhere to Go: Punk Victoria was produced as part of a master’s thesis at the University of Victoria. What began as a tribute to local DIY counterculture --by making a no-budget film using whatever limited resources were readily available i.e., an old camcorder (you *will* notice)-- became about so much more. After my dissertation and subsequent graduation, I worked with scenesters, Rob Nesbitt (AK47, Section 46, BUM) and Steve Bailey (Neos) to prepare the film for theatrical release (2017). We unfailingly met every Thursday afternoon for over 18 months to discuss the thematic elements of the film, edit it for brevity and impact, and conduct additional interviews to round out the storyline. I am forever indebted to these two fine individuals for their contributions and unwavering support. I am also deeply grateful to all those who participated in interviews to share their stories, opinions and experiences. Obviously this film (and indeed the subject of this film!) would not exist without them. Much respect. ~Paulina

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