Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

HBO documentary about Stevie Van Zandt

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Following a video call with Bill Teck in Miami in November 2022, I commenced work on this documentary, which traces Van Zandt’s remarkable career as a musician, activist, and actor, spanning from his roots in New Jersey to performing in stadiums around the globe to starring in HBO’s Sopranos and Netflix’s Lilyhammer. Initially the job was to entail approximately 15 shots but eventually grew to 202 shots and lasted until June 2024.

The primary purpose of the shots was to create diverse settings and locations for presenting archival material, including photos and footage (see shots sampler video below).

The film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival on June 8 and aired on HBO on June 22. It has been nominated for Best Music Film at the 2025 Grammys.

“Ole Sturm was an invaluable collaborator throughout the making of Disciple. With over 200 visual effects shots to deliver, his creativity, resourcefulness and calm under pressure helped make our Grammy-nominated documentary one of the year’s standouts. The film’s success lives in its story and subject matter, but it’s held together by the consistently beautiful, thoughtful and artistic work that Ole brought to every frame.”
— Bill Teck, Director/Producer, Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (HBO)

Production company: Tones & Chords

Director: Bill Teck

Network: HBO

VFX and animation: Ole Sturm

Nominations: 2025 GRAMMYs, Best Music Film

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple

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