Leo Baker's "Stay on Board" Premiere Photos
8/11/2022
STAY ON BOARD, directed by Nicola Marsh and Giovanni Reda, combines archival footage from Leo’s entire life along with beautiful clips from six years of creating the film. Masterfully pieced together by editor Sasha Perry, it tells the full story of a skater who went from a child prodigy earning money for his family's survival, to an international star stripped of his autonomy. Over the course of the film, we watch his difficult, at-times-seemingly-impossible fight to get it back. Featuring interviews with Leo’s mom, Tony Hawk, Alexis Sablone, and a ton of pro skaters, photographers and friends, the doc gives a full picture of his experience ––with insight and experiences dating back to childhood. The Director’s Guild of America in West Hollywood was packed with a diverse crowd buzzing with energy. A mix of skateboarding legends, current stars, family and friends all gathered to watch the film and show their love and support for Leo Baker. Scroll through to see who made it out. —A Klass
Stepping into the lobby, 2020 SOTY Mason Silva and Bay Area legend Jim Thiebaud could be seen among the crowd waiting for the screening. Let's see who else we got...
Big night for these two, director Reda links up with star Leo Baker
Nora made it out too!
LA Comedian and close friend Amanda Faye Jimenez with Leo
Over in the theater we see editor Sasha Perry and director Nicola Marsh greet each other on the way to the stage
Official at the DGA
And the credits roll for Stay on Board
The audience gives the film a standing ovation
Then Leo and his mom Donna share an emotional embrace
Now, it's time for the Q&A portion of the evening. Moderator Yance Ford introduces the guests
Giovanni Reda looks on as his co-director Nicola Marsh greets Leo Baker onto the stage
Meet your panel! From left to right: Yance Ford, Giovanni Reda, Nicola Marsh, Leo Baker, Sasha Perry and Alex Schmider
An icon speaks
Leo and Sasha crack a smile while producer Alex Schmider answers
Reda hops on the mic to discuss co-directing
More smiles from Leo as Nicola Marsh takes a question
Leo Baker gets the crowd to chant his mom's name
And that's the final curtain. Give it up for this incredible team
Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story is streaming on August 11th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer here to get hyped
Stepping into the lobby, 2020 SOTY Mason Silva and Bay Area legend Jim Thiebaud could be seen among the crowd waiting for the screening. Let's see who else we got...Big night for these two, director Reda links up with star Leo BakerNora made it out too!LA Comedian and close friend Amanda Faye Jimenez with LeoOver in the theater we see editor Sasha Perry and director Nicola Marsh greet each other on the way to the stageOfficial at the DGAAnd the credits roll for Stay on BoardThe audience gives the film a standing ovationThen Leo and his mom Donna share an emotional embraceNow, it's time for the Q&A portion of the evening. Moderator Yance Ford introduces the guestsGiovanni Reda looks on as his co-director Nicola Marsh greets Leo Baker onto the stageMeet your panel! From left to right: Yance Ford, Giovanni Reda, Nicola Marsh, Leo Baker, Sasha Perry and Alex SchmiderAn icon speaksLeo and Sasha crack a smile while producer Alex Schmider answersReda hops on the mic to discuss co-directingMore smiles from Leo as Nicola Marsh takes a questionLeo Baker gets the crowd to chant his mom's nameAnd that's the final curtain. Give it up for this incredible teamStay on Board: The Leo Baker Story is streaming on August 11th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer here to get hyped
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