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'''''Burning Bodhi''''' is a 2015 [[independent film]] written and directed by Matthew McDuffie. It stars [[Kaley Cuoco]], [[Landon Liboiron]], [[Sasha Pieterse]], and [[Cody Horn]]. The film had its world premiere at the [[Austin Film Festival]] on November 1, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://2015austinfilmfestivalandconfere.sched.org/mobile/#session:90884df405254a52d0b79b500493c79d|title=Burning Bodhi|accessdate=October 26, 2015}}</ref>
'''''Burning Bodhi''''' is a 2015 [[independent film]] written and directed by Matthew McDuffie. It stars [[Kaley Cuoco]], [[Landon Liboiron]], [[Sasha Pieterse]], and [[Cody Horn]]. The film had its world premiere at the [[Austin Film Festival]] on November 1, 2015.<ref name="Burning Bodhi">{{Cite web|url=https://2015austinfilmfestivalandconfere.sched.org/mobile/#session:90884df405254a52d0b79b500493c79d|title=Burning Bodhi|accessdate=October 26, 2015}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Dylan ([[Landon Liboiron]]) finds out via Facebook that his best friend from high school, "Bodhi" has died suddenly of an aneurysm. Reluctantly, he returns to his old neighborhood in New Mexico to grieve his popular<ref name=imdb>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3770426</ref> friend's death. Yet, as past lovers and old friends follow suit, Dylan gradually realizes his homecoming also means reconciling the the realities of his present with those of the people from his past.<ref>{{cite news|title='Hemlock Grove' and 'Big Bang Theory' Actors Starring in Indie Drama 'Burning Bodhi'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hemlock-grove-big-bang-theory-718458|accessdate=22 March 2015}}</ref> The former classmates struggle with the experience of confronting not only Bodhi's sudden passing, but their own vulnerability to blind chance. Throughout their reunion, sticky feelings of love, longing and regret are stirred up in the characters, alongside novel insights into forgiveness, mortality and gratitude.<ref name=imdb/>
Dylan ([[Landon Liboiron]]) finds out via Facebook that his best friend from high school, "Bodhi" has died suddenly of an aneurysm. Reluctantly, he returns to his old neighborhood in New Mexico to grieve his popular<ref name=imdb>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3770426</ref> friend's death. Yet, as past lovers and old friends follow suit, Dylan gradually realizes his homecoming also means reconciling the realities of his present with those of the people from his past.<ref>{{cite news|title='Hemlock Grove' and 'Big Bang Theory' Actors Starring in Indie Drama 'Burning Bodhi'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hemlock-grove-big-bang-theory-718458|accessdate=22 March 2015}}</ref> The former classmates struggle with the experience of confronting not only Bodhi's sudden passing, but their own vulnerability to blind chance. Throughout their reunion, sticky feelings of love, longing and regret are stirred up in the characters, alongside novel insights into forgiveness, mortality and gratitude.<ref name=imdb/>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Production==
==Production==
Principal photography commenced in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]] in July 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=“Burning Bodhi” to shoot in New Mexico|url=http://www.oneheadlightink.com/sindication/2014/06/15/burning-bodhi-to-shoot-in-new-mexico/|accessdate=22 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Film 'Burning Bodhi' to begin production in New Mexico|url=http://www.ruidosonews.com/ruidoso-news/ci_26126633/film-burning-bodhi-begin-production-new-mexico|newspaper=Ruidoso News|location=Ruidoso, New Mexico|date=10 July 2014|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Burning Bodhi" To Begin Production|url=http://www.santafehometownnews.com/content/new-mexico-film-office-announces-burning-bodhi-begin-production|newspaper=SantaFe Hometown News|location=Santa Fe, New Mexico|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref><br>
Principal photography commenced in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]] in July 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title="Burning Bodhi" to shoot in New Mexico|url=http://www.oneheadlightink.com/sindication/2014/06/15/burning-bodhi-to-shoot-in-new-mexico/|accessdate=22 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Film 'Burning Bodhi' to begin production in New Mexico|url=http://www.ruidosonews.com/ruidoso-news/ci_26126633/film-burning-bodhi-begin-production-new-mexico|newspaper=Ruidoso News|location=Ruidoso, New Mexico|date=10 July 2014|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Burning Bodhi" To Begin Production|url=http://www.santafehometownnews.com/content/new-mexico-film-office-announces-burning-bodhi-begin-production|newspaper=SantaFe Hometown News|location=Santa Fe, New Mexico|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref>

=== Production team ===
=== Production team ===
Matthew McDuffie - writer/director<br>
Matthew McDuffie - writer/director<br>
Marshall Bear - producer<br>
Marshall Bear - producer<br>
Marj Ergas - line producer<br>
Marj Ergas - line producer

=== Executive producers ===
=== Executive producers ===
Michael Lazo - Untitled Entertainment<br>
Michael Lazo - Untitled Entertainment<br>
Mary Vernieu - Betty Mae Casting<br>
Mary Vernieu - Betty Mae Casting<br>
James Katz - Wyle/Katz<br>
James Katz - Wyle/Katz<br>
Heather Clark - Honey Bear Presents<br>
Heather Clark - Honey Bear Presents


==Release==
==Release==
The film had its world premiere at the [[Austin Film Festival]] on November 1, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://2015austinfilmfestivalandconfere.sched.org/mobile/#session:90884df405254a52d0b79b500493c79d|title=Burning Bodhi|accessdate=October 26, 2015}}</ref> monterey media bought the U.S. and Canadian rights for the film in November following the Austin Film Festival. The theatrical launch is planned for March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/kaley-cuoco-burning-bodhi-monterey-1201640234/|title=Kaley Cuoco’s ‘Burning Bodhi’ Bought by Monterey for U.S.|accessdate=November 13, 2015}}</ref>
The film had its world premiere at the [[Austin Film Festival]] on November 1, 2015.<ref name="Burning Bodhi"/> monterey media bought the U.S. and Canadian rights for the film in November following the Austin Film Festival. The theatrical launch is planned for March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/kaley-cuoco-burning-bodhi-monterey-1201640234/|title=Kaley Cuoco’s ‘Burning Bodhi’ Bought by Monterey for U.S.|accessdate=November 13, 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:23, 9 March 2016

Burning Bodhi
Directed byMatthew McDuffie
Written byMatthew McDuffie
Produced byMarshall Bear
Marj Ergas
StarringKaley Cuoco
Landon Liboiron
Sasha Pieterse
Cody Horn
CinematographyDavid J. Myrick
Edited byBen Callahan
Music byIan Hultquist
Distributed bymonterey media inc. (usa)
Release date
  • November 1, 2015 (2015-11-01) (Austin Film Festival)[1]
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Burning Bodhi is a 2015 independent film written and directed by Matthew McDuffie. It stars Kaley Cuoco, Landon Liboiron, Sasha Pieterse, and Cody Horn. The film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival on November 1, 2015.[2]

Plot

Dylan (Landon Liboiron) finds out via Facebook that his best friend from high school, "Bodhi" has died suddenly of an aneurysm. Reluctantly, he returns to his old neighborhood in New Mexico to grieve his popular[3] friend's death. Yet, as past lovers and old friends follow suit, Dylan gradually realizes his homecoming also means reconciling the realities of his present with those of the people from his past.[4] The former classmates struggle with the experience of confronting not only Bodhi's sudden passing, but their own vulnerability to blind chance. Throughout their reunion, sticky feelings of love, longing and regret are stirred up in the characters, alongside novel insights into forgiveness, mortality and gratitude.[3]

Cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July 2014.[6][7][8]

Production team

Matthew McDuffie - writer/director
Marshall Bear - producer
Marj Ergas - line producer

Executive producers

Michael Lazo - Untitled Entertainment
Mary Vernieu - Betty Mae Casting
James Katz - Wyle/Katz
Heather Clark - Honey Bear Presents

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival on November 1, 2015.[2] monterey media bought the U.S. and Canadian rights for the film in November following the Austin Film Festival. The theatrical launch is planned for March 2016.[9]

References

  1. ^ https://austinfilmfestival.com/festivalandconference/2015-film-schedule/
  2. ^ a b "Burning Bodhi". Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  3. ^ a b http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3770426
  4. ^ "'Hemlock Grove' and 'Big Bang Theory' Actors Starring in Indie Drama 'Burning Bodhi'". Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  5. ^ Adrian Gomez (7 July 2014). "'Big Bang Theory' star to work on new film in Albuquerque". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  6. ^ ""Burning Bodhi" to shoot in New Mexico". Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Film 'Burning Bodhi' to begin production in New Mexico". Ruidoso News. Ruidoso, New Mexico. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  8. ^ "The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Burning Bodhi" To Begin Production". SantaFe Hometown News. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Kaley Cuoco's 'Burning Bodhi' Bought by Monterey for U.S." Retrieved November 13, 2015.