Award-winning director and Youtube phenomenon Patrick Boivin has been slated to direct Sin Bravely, a compelling drama about a recently-released convict who returns to his home in rural Iowa to make amends for a horrific crime, only to confront unforgiving townspeople set on revenge. The feature, written by Iowa native Tim Davis (Girlfriend Experience, Law & Order) will be produced by Sunday Ruckus in association with Los Angeles-based Sayre Williams Entertainment LLC. Principal photography is set to begin Summer 2013.
Mark Mathias Sayre (The Timber, A Malibu Horror Story) and Elliott Williams (Usagi-san, Night Catches Us) are the individual producers. In addition to Sin Bravely, Sayre Williams Entertainment is currently developing a wide and diverse slate with several projects in the pipeline including independent feature films, television and new media content, with a focus on innovative new voices.
Director Patrick Boivin, a self-taught French-Canadian, began his career developing the cult-classic Quebec television show Phylactèrecol. He has since created and directed a multitude of award-winning short films and stop-motion animation videos, many receiving over 25 million individual hits (Dragon Baby, Iron Baby) in addition to accolades at film festivals all over the world. With over 200 million collective video views, Boivin has wowed critics with his technical proficiency, unique filmmaking style and cheeky brand of pop-cultural remixing. Along with Olivier Roberge, Patrick released his first Canadian feature-length film, Fall, Finally, last year. Patrick also completed production on a second feature with Roberge, Bunker, set to be released in late 2013. In addition, Boivin has created commercial spots for Indochine, Tony Hawk, Iggy Pop, LG, Lego, Google, Nike, and Disney/Pixar.
“We are extremely fortunate to be able to work with Patrick Boivin,” said Sayre. “Not only is he a Youtube legend, he’s also an incredibly compelling visual director, whose riveting FX skills are sure to make Sin Bravely a spectacular film.”