Bo Liebman

The day has finally come: Beer Fairy is LOCKED.  After nearly a year and a half, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel.  If I can get the color corrected, the score composed, and the sound mixed in December, I should hopefully be able to premiere the film in January.

Other good news is that Wasted on the Young is also nearly locked.  A few more tweaks, and it will be done.  The film is already in the hands of composer Joshua Buckner, and the actors are preparing to go in for ADR.

It’s possible I may be able to have a double-premiere next year….

Here’s hoping.

Bo

Hey Everyone,

Wasted on the Young is now on its third rough cut.  Progress is being made quickly thanks to the phenomenal work of Brian Gee.  Once I have a locked picture and have gotten the dialogue re-recorded in the areas needed, I will try and have a screening for the cast and crew (I’ll show it to other people when it’s completely finished).

Also, on the Beer Fairy front, I am doing everything in my power to make sure there is a locked picture before year’s end.  I am embarrassed by how long it has taken to get the film finished, and am working closely with the editor to make sure it is done sooner than much much later.

I have recently submitted the pilot script for my original tv series, The Beaten Path to the Scriptapalooza contest.  Wish me luck.

So now that Wasted on the Young is officially wrapped, it’s time for the wrap party!  I’m holding it at Happy Endings in Hollywood this Friday (the 22nd).  Pre-partying at my apartment before hand for anyone willing (and able to find parking).  Hope to see you there!

Finally saw a FULL cut of the long-gestating Beer Fairy.  Still needs work (a lot of work), but there will be a film yet.  Swear it.

Finally back to writing.  For those of you wondering, my two scripts didn’t make it into the new round of BlueCat.  C’est la vie.  Currently working on my next feature, Dugin’s Rebellion, and hoping I get some feedback on the feature-length Sayonara Elviko so I can do some re-writes.

Those are the oh-so-important updates for now.  Peace!

Principal filming on “Wasted on the Young” is complete.  As long as no re-shoots are needed, post-production can begin in full-swing.  A huge thanks to everyone who helped on the film.  This last weekend was especially difficult (all exterior, meaning uncontrolled environment, sound problems, harsh lighting, etc), but we got through it and can now have a long break.

I recently found out that the two scripts I entered into the BlueCat Screenplay competition, “Cliffs” and “World Domination: A Villain’s Tale” are quarter-finalists.  Semi-Finalists are announced on August 1st.  I also received coverage on both scripts.  Below are some snippets from the coverage.

World Domination:

“Without a doubt, yours is one of the most original scripts that I’ve ever read. Spoofs on one thing or another are always fun, but without the ability to stand out, they can’t make it. You did a superb job in making this one entertaining and so intriguing that it grabs your audience‘s attention immediately.

The idea of a super-villain infiltrating the U.S. Presidency only to find it too evil and deplorable for even himself is very creative and an interesting concept to consider. I also liked how you gave the audience a peek at life as a “bad guy”; also, by comparing bad guys and good guys in a different style than is usually used, i.e. good guys always does good, and vice versa with the bad guy. It was risky, but I believe that you pulled it off.

Your characters were extremely well-developed and three-dimensional, from the leading characters to the secondary ones; every one of them was alive and sparked a feeling of identity (affection, hatred, hilarity, etc.) from the audience”

Cliffs:

“First of all, this is one of the best scripts that I’ve read so far. This script has unlimited potential; I can’t wait to see it on the big screen!

I really liked the message in your script: there are always second chances. Every now and then, people need a movie that they can watch and be transported to a utopian world where, no matter what happens in the beginning, the ending is always hopeful. Your script is a shining example of a perfect romantic comedy/life lessons drama. While there are countless good movies already in the Romantic Comedy/Drama genre, I think your script is unique and distinctive enough for it to become great. I think you blended the two genres very well.

I also really liked your writing style. The pace was kept steady throughout the screenplay, allowing it to speed up and slow down without dragging or becoming tedious.”

Next weekend, 7/19 and 7/20, we will be filming the pharmacy scene (at Med-Plus Pharmacy in Covina, run by a wonderful friend of my dad’s), and filming the drug house scene at my wonderful friend Katie’s house in Silverlake.  Austin Keller will be acting as DP, which will be great since I haven’t worked with him since SAYONARA ELVIKO.

After that weekend, we will film all of the outdoor scenes on August 2nd and 3rd.  Once that’s complete, all filming should hopefully be done!

In BEER FAIRY news - a complete cut has been made.  Some work will still be needed, but it’s one step closer to a locked picture.

The third day of shooting has finished.  While the first scene shot was problematic because of the dearth of extras on hand, both the opening scene, and the two scenes shot yesterday went off without a hitch.

The next weekend of filming will be on July 19th and July 20th, when we will film the pharmacy scene, and the drug house scene.  They will be much more difficult shoots, needing more set-up in less time, but it will get done.

Thank you all for your continued help and support.  Hope you all have a happy 4th of July.

Hey All,

The first weekend of shooting has completed. Scene 8 and 1 were filmed, along with some insert shots for the opening credits.

While the actors and crew did GREAT jobs, we unfortunately got NO extras, which hurt the scene. While I and another crew member stood in, it wasn’t nearly enough to fill the empty space of the party scene.

Sunday’s shoot went perfectly though, and hopefully this Saturday’s shoot will also go well.

Pics to come soon.

Bo

The first day of shooting Wasted on the Young will be June 21st. I will need extras. I will need a Kino light. I will need cups. Oh, and did I mention I will need extras?

It’s being shot at my friend Tyler’s apartment. His roommate Cameron Thomas will be acting as the DP for the shoot, as my DP Jessica was called to Louisiana for work.

I have insurance now. It cost a lot. But, at least if anything is broken this time (Like Dave Pomerantz’s table was during the last shoot), I’m covered! Whoo hoo!

I will also need any crew help I can get that weekend. I will be shooting on the 22nd also, most likely the opening scene which will be filmed in my room.

Okay, that’s all for now.

After many weeks of searching and auditions, an actress has been found to play the role of Kristin Emerson in my short Wasted on the Young. Erin Maguire will be starring alongside Cory Elgin has the film’s protagonists. We will hopefully begin rehearsals soon.

I’m still in search of a pharmacy location, though my dad was recently reminded by my step-mom Ilene of a friend of his who runs a pharmacy in West Covina, so hopefully that will pan out.

I’m 2/3 of the way done with storyboarding. Man it’s been a long time since I’ve drawn this much.

More updates to come as they happen.

Beer Fairy:

I’ve finally SEEN some roughly cut footage. Yes, it is being worked on…still needs lots of work, but a film will be made yet!