Brian Tetsuro Ivie

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Brian Tetsuro Ivie
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Ivie on set in 2022.
Born
Brian Tetsuro Ivie

(1990-09-27)September 27, 1990
Glendale, California
NationalityAmerican, Japanese
Education USC School of Cinematic Arts
Known forDocumentary, producing, film
Notable work
SpouseAmanda Ivie (m. 2015)
ChildrenHadden Ivie, London Ivie
Website briantetsuroivie.com

Brian Tetsuro Ivie (born September 27, 1990 in Glendale, California) is a Japanese-American filmmaker, film producer and documentarian. [1] [2] A director of social issue dramas, he first came to prominence by directing the acclaimed, Emanuel, covering the Charleston church shooting. [3] The film was executive produced by Oscar winner Viola Davis, Mariska Hargitay, and Stephen Curry. [4]

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Alongside his directing work, Ivie is known for producing such independent films as,Wildcat, directed by Ethan Hawke [5] and The Queen of Basketball [6] , winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. [7] He is also a former creative producer for Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media. [8]

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. [9] The film was later released by Fathom Events, grossing over $3 million in just four nights. [10]

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 [11] on the fourth anniversary of the shooting. [12] The film made its television debut on Starz. [13] Ivie is a frequent collaborator of actor and producer John Shepherd of the Friday the 13th horror franchise. [14]

In 2019, it was announced that Ivie would write the Kirk Franklin biopic for producer Devon Franklin and Sony Pictures. [15]

In 2021, Ivie joined Stephen Curry's Unanimous Media as an in-house creative producer, overseeing film, television, and documentary projects for worldwide distribution. [16] In October 2021, Ivie and Unanimous released the documentary short film, Cancer Alley. The film, which tells the story of the most contaminated place in America and those who live there, was awarded a Vimeo Staff Pick, along with a Nowness Pick for the month of October. A feature film is underway with Stephen Curry executive producing. [17]

In March 2022, it was announced that Ivie would co-executive produce, The Queen of Basketball , alongside Curry and fellow USC alum Ben Proudfoot. [18] The sports-themed film, also executive produced by Shaquille O'Neal, was awarded the 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. [19]

In September 2023, it was announced that Ivie had executive-produced the narrative drama, Wildcat , a biopic directed by Ethan Hawke, and starring Maya Hawke and Laura Linney, among others. [20] The film made its world premiere at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival. [21]

Personal life

Ivie, who is half-Japanese, was raised in Orange County, California and began making movies at a young age. [22] His grandmother, Marian Tanabe, formerly Umeda, was interned at the Rohwer War Relocation Center during World War II. [23] Ivie is a devout non-denominational Christian and his work often reflects his beliefs. [24]

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  2. ↑ "'The Drop Box': Film Radiates Christian Love From Dark Subject of Abandoned Babies". www.christianpost.com. 9 February 2015. 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. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2024-01-29). "Ethan Hawke's Flannery O'Connor Drama 'Wildcat' Sets Release Date With Oscilloscope". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
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