Brian Ivie

Brian Tetsuro Ivie (born September 27, 1990 in Glendale, California) is an American filmmaker and producer of documentaries, often with religious and sociopolitical subject matter.[1][2] He is most well known for his documentary film, Emanuel, which tells the story of the 2015 Charleston church shooting, which killed nine African Americans.[3] The film was produced by Viola Davis and Mariska Hargitay, & by NBA star Stephen Curry as part of his Unanimous Media enterprise.[4]

This article is about the filmmaker. For the volleyball player, see Bryan Ivie.
Brian Ivie, 2020.

Career

Ivie studied film and television at the University of Southern California, where he also began producing his first documentary feature, The Drop Box, the story of a South Korean pastor, who rescues children through a small “hatch” built into the wall of his home.[5] The film was later released by Fathom Events, grossing over $3 million in just four nights.[6]

After graduation, Ivie signed to Creative Artists Agency, and would go on to produce and direct Emanuel, the story of forgiveness following a mass shooting, along with executive producers Viola Davis, Mariska Hargitay, and Stephen Curry, & release it to critical acclaim[7] on the fourth anniversary of the shooting.[8] The film made its television debut on Starz.[9] Ivie is a frequent collaborator of actor and producer John Shepherd of the Friday the 13th horror franchise.[10]

In 2019, it was announced that Ivie would write the Kirk Franklin biopic for producer Devon Franklin and Sony Pictures.[11]

Personal life

Ivie is a devout Christian who often speaks about his faith in the media.[12]

References
  1. Aten, Jamie. "Perspective | New documentary on Charleston church shooting explores idea of forgiveness". Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  2. "'The Drop Box': Film Radiates Christian Love From Dark Subject of Abandoned Babies". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  3. Ali, Rasha. "Five years after Charleston church massacre: How 'Emanuel' reveals the power of forgiveness". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  4. "Emanuel: a poignant documentary on the Charleston church massacre". the Guardian. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  5. "O.C. film major documents the child-saving "The Drop Box" project in South Korea". Orange County Register. 2015-05-17. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  6. "Faith-Based Doc 'The Drop Box' Gets Encore Screening in 400-Plus Theaters | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  7. "'Emanuel': Film Review | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  8. ""Emanuel" documentary in theaters on 4 year anniversary". ABC Columbia. 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  9. "New On Starz August 2020". Decider. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  10. "Actor Spotlight: John Shepherd (Tommy Jarvis, A New Beginning)". Friday The 13th: The Franchise. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  11. N'Duka, Amanda (2019-07-17). "Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Biopic In Works From Sony, Producer DeVon Franklin". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
  12. Chew, Cassie (2019-06-17). "Urban Faith Q&A with EMANUEL Director Brian Ivie". Urban Faith. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
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