Bo Liebman

Long time no updates.

The coloring has been completed on Wasted on the Young.  The footage only needs to be reassembled and then DVDs will be made.

Once that’s finished, I will slowly dedicate my time and money to finishing the long incomplete Beer Fairy.

I have finished the first draft of my 10th screenplay - UFL (Universal Fighting League).  I am now focusing on revising my feature length version of Sayonara Elviko, and also continuing development of The Middle Man, and a new short tentatively titled The Wave Box.

The Lucero music video for “What Are You Willing to Lose” will be premiering on Lucero’s website (being hosted on Vimeo) within the next few weeks.  Every Thursday at 1pm (PST), one of the new music videos is going up, and hopefully mine will be up soon!  Once it is, I’ll embed it on this site for everyone to see.

No updates on WASTED unfortunately.  The one FX shot should get done this month.

I have recently finished the 1st draft of my 9th feature-length screenplay, IN THE DEVIL’S DEFENSE.  Definitely the hardest script I’ve ever written.  Also waiting to hear back from a producer I know who is reading THE MAN WHO WOULD BE THE END.  Currently starting my preliminary work on my next script, tentatively titled THE MIDDLE MAN.

Just wrapped the first day of shooting on the music video for Lucero’s “What Are You Willing to Lose”, and despite some massive heat, and the sudden disappearance of a wheel chair dolly and my friend Tyler’s large  and time-expensive jib, which he spent many months building himself, the shoot went smoothly.  We believe both pieces of equipment were picked up/stolen by scrap sellers driving by, but we may never know.

Many thanks to the actors Cory Elgin, Brian Guy, Ruth Liebman, David Liebman, Dylan, Cameron, and our star David Pomerantz for putting up with the heat and conditions of the shoot!  It will be worth it when the product is finished.

If everything goes well tomorrow, the footage will be turned into the editor Monday night, and ready for the July 31st deadline.

Wish us luck.

-Bo

Hey All,

The score for WASTED ON THE YOUNG is complete, and currently being synced up to the film.  Once that is complete, I am going to get the sound mixed within the next month or two.  I am waiting for one shot to have some After Effects added on, following which I will do some minor color correction.

Then…it’s DVD time and I will plan a premiere.

In the meantime, I have signed up for the Writer’s Boot Camp, and intensive writing program which has courses for 2 years, but a lifetime membership.  I will be focusing on finishing three screenplays during my time in that class, including the previously mentioned THE MAN WHO WOULD BE THE END.

DUGIN’S REBELLION is on its 4th draft, and currently being reviewed.  I will return to revising the feature version of SAYONARA ELVIKO once that script is done.

I will be temping at Particpant Media for a week starting next week.  If that goes well, it will hopefully lead to more work there, and maybe a potential permanent position at some point in the future.

That’s all for now.

Best,

Bo

Here’s everything that’s been going on since the start of the new year:

1. I have finished the first draft of Dugin’s Rebellion, and will begin rewrites this week.

2. I have begun outlining my next feature script, The Man Who Would Be The End

3. I have met with the editor of Wasted on the Young, and the ADR has been added into the film.

4. I have signed up for a 6-week crash course in acting at the Hollywood Film and Acting Academy.

5. I am currently looking for a new job, having left my position at Automatic Pictures back in December.

Here’s to a productive new year!

Best,

Bo

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.”