Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980–1990) is an acclaimed documentary by director Scott Crawford that chronicles the explosive rise of Washington’s punk scene. More than a film about punk rock, Salad Days captures a pivotal moment in American independent culture—one that continues to be an influence on the music, art, fashion, politics, and DIY creativity today.

Working closely with Scott and Stage United of Doylestown, Aundroma Projects helped develop a pilot one-day festival celebrating the culture and community surrounding Salad Days. All within a two-block radius, the festival featured a screening of the film’s 10th-anniversary Director’s Cut at the County Theater, an in-store listening party and sales event at Siren Records, a gallery exhibition of photography associated with the film, a live podcast at a local bar, and a punk show at a nearby club.

The event was conceived as more than a film screening. It was a destination experience for music fans from Philadelphia, Bucks County, New Jersey, and beyond—and a model we hope to recreate with Salad Days and other culturally significant films.

By bringing local theaters, record stores, galleries, bars, and music venues together, smaller towns can create something much bigger than any one business could produce alone. The result draws new audiences, supports the local economy, and gives fans an immersive way to experience the film and the culture it represents. The entire thing was about as punk rock as it could be- while allowing all of the venues involved to share in the profits. 

Our work with Salad Days doesn’t end there. Aundroma Projects has also consulted on marketing and merchandise for the film’s revamped website. We are now exploring ways to expand Scott’s story for television through a potential Salad Days scripted series.