PSB End of the Year Awards

Here's to 2009, a wonderful year! So many things happened. The final season of PSB. More new films and projects. And wonderful developments in all our lives. Here's a few highlights.

Web Series Episode of the Year
Prep School Blues Episode 9: Surprise Surprise Part 2
We finally saw Jack and Larsen lock lips, Gabrielle start a functional relationship (with Fareed no less!), Rachel stand up for herself and that crazy Cecelia get the boot. Pretty worth waiting for, right?

Film of the Year
The Demon Lady
Coming soon to wherever it can, this queer-horror-gothic-romance piece was my thesis film at NYU and a total labor of love for all of us cast and crew. An adolescent boy in Victorian Englad coming to terms with both his burgeoning sexual desires and a malevolent supernatural force? If I may say so, could be the most intense film of all time. Can't wait for the release? Promos, trailers and behind the scenes footage should tide you over till then.

Man of the Year
Kevin Hooper
Producer, Director of Photography and treasured friend, Kevin has been an invaluable resource to both the PSB franchise and my life. You truly are a womanizer, K-Hoop.

Woman of the Year
Amanda Barron
This beautiful British bombshell played the character of Ursula in The Demon Lady. And she was utterly fabulous, with the aid of many many cups of tea. Way to rock those period costumes, Amanda. Love you.

Newcomer of the Year
Zephyr Benson
From his sexy, brooding role as Erik in The Demon Lady to his heartbreaking performance as a suicidal teen in Loser, this seventeen-year-old actor has made his own mark on the Benson dynasty, stepping out of the shadows to start what looks to be a promising career as actor, director and artist.

Wedding of the Year
Gina Cagas-Brandmeyer and Alan Zurliene
Gina, the wonderful guest star and assistant producer for PSB Season 3, tied the knot to her second husband in a romantic seaside ceremony last July. Congrats, Gina and Alan! Hope this one works out for you guys.

Musical Artist of the Year
Shapes
From their many public concerts, shows and cool new EP, SHAPES has really grown as a band and musical group. Although Andrew Fanelli may have left PSB to focus on his music, we applaud all his hard work "making it safe to dance to punk".

Couple of the Year
Habeeb Khan and Kate Moran
Best wishes to PSB's Habeeb Khan. Not only did he make the move from St. Louis to the Big Apple to further pursue his acting career, we all know he's been spotted with Stella Adler Studios trained stunning actress/model Kate Moran. We at PSB always appreciate a good love story and this should be one for the ages. Way to go you two crazy kids!

Most Inspiring Story of the Year
"Heaven" by V.C. Andrews
The first entry into Chris Conner's Official Book Club. Watch out, Oprah! Pictured above with PSB's Art Director Alex McBean, "Heaven" is the amazing story of one girl's struggle through a harsh life, from starving hillbilly child to respected teacher, always searching for the one thing she can never have...Daddy's love. Look for my official review coming soon. It's official, dammit! The book is available through this link at amazon.com.

Can't wait to see what surprises 2010 may bring! Love you all, CHRIS.