Films

Three polaroid photos of young people at a punk rock concert in a basement

World Premiere

The Crayola House, Harrisonburg’s beloved cult music venue and cornerstone of Virginia’s punk scene, left behind a twisting, incandescent history that shines brightly in this fierce love letter to the space and the people who made it unforgettable. Grounded in the rich legacy of DIY punk culture, the film traces how the Crayola House became a vital community hub to musicians, artists, and outsiders alike, sustaining 32 brilliant years of creativity and chaos before its closure in 2024.

Discussion with director Tarik Begic and producers Pat Jarrett and Kyle Johnson.

DateThu, Oct 22, 2026
Time8:15 PM
VenueViolet Crown 5

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Film Info

Director: Tarik Begic
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History & Biography, Music
Year: 2026
Country: USA
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Speakers

Tarik Begic

Tarik Begic is a Bosnian-American filmmaker who spent two years making his debut feature, No More Punk Time: The Last Days of Crayola House, conducting more than 60 interviews and working with hundreds of hours of archival footage.

Pat Jarrett

Pat Jarrett is a photographer and folklorist who’s been documenting and participating in the DIY music scene in Virginia for almost two decades. His documentary shorts on the Virginia Folklife Program have been screened all over the state.

Kyle Johnson

Kyle Johnson is a photographer and filmmaker out of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. He has found passion in both narrative and documentary filmmaking, specifically projects that highlight the beauty of Virginia and its underground arts.

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