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Concert Heroes
Directed byJoe Nunez
Written by
  • Steven Mark
  • Robert Weinberger
Based onNo Air Guitar Allowed by Steve Weinberger
Produced by
  • Steven Mark
  • Joe Nunez
  • Robert Weinberger
Starring
CinematographyWilly Laszlo
Production
companies
  • Steven Mark Productions
  • Olympus Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Concert Heroes is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Joe Nunez in his feature film debut and written by Steven Mark and Robert Weinberger. It stars Chris Kattan, Nunez, Horatio Sanz, Robert Romanus, and E. G. Daily.[1][2]

Premise

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When a burned-out videographer who shoots local bar bands gets the opportunity of a lifetime—to document the farewell tour of his musical heroes—he's thrust into a whirlwind of obsessive superfans, backstage chaos, and a ruthless rival determined to undermine him. As the tour unfolds, he discovers that the true rock stars aren't the ones on stage, but the people who dedicate their lives to making the show happen.[1][2][3]

Cast

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Production

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Writer and producer Steven Mark

The film is Joe Nunez's directorial debut[3] and is based on Steven Mark's 2008 book No Air Guitar Allowed.[2] It stars Nunez and Chris Kattan, and is about two filmmakers hired to film a classic rock band during their farewell tour.[4] Most of the filming took place at Encore Event Center and Spark Studio in Kearny Mesa, San Diego.[2][1] The band Carolina Liar contributed their music to the film.[1][3] Vanguard Culture discussed the film as turning point for film production in San Diego, comparing it to other films made in the region like Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence and One Battle After Another.[5]

San Diego Comic-Con

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Kattan and Nunez at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

In July 2026, it was announced that Nunez, Mark, and some of the cast will appear at San Diego Comic-Con to premiere the film's trailer and other clips.[3][6] Martin Cid Magazine wrote about how unusual it is for a film outside of a franchise or studio production to have an opportunity for a panel at one of the event's larger venues.[4]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hamblin, Abby (2026-02-13). "New movie 'Concert Heroes' starring Chris Kattan filmed in San Diego". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Accomando, Beth (2026-02-24). "'Concert Heroes' wraps production in San Diego". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Price, Jason (2026-07-16). ""Concert Heroes" Unites '80s and '90s Favorites for San Diego Comic-Con Panel!". Icon Vs. Icon. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
  4. 1 2 Se-kyung, Molly (2026-07-25). "Chris Kattan and Horatio Sanz bring Concert Heroes to Comic-Con with a comedy that puts the fans on stage". Martin Cid Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  5. Howard, Michael (2026-08-04). "THE BUZZ: Hollywood is Slowly Creeping Down Interstate 5". Vanguard Culture. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  6. Acosta, Cailin (2026-07-29). "'Concert Heroes' audiences will question what kind of fans they are". San Diego Jewish World. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
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