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A Strange Brand Of Happy [2013]
When David, an aimless 35 year-old, gets evicted, dumped by his life-coach and fired (again), a troop of quirky retirees help him discover that there is a difference in living and just being alive.
- Romantic Comedy
- Starring Rebeca St. James, Joe Boyd, Shirley Jones, Marty Ingels
- Written, Directed by Brad Wise
- Produced by Joe Boyd, Jim Nyberg, Philip Sarnecki
- Official Site: www.astrangebrandofhappy.com
- Status: In Production. Available for Distribution
Fenced Off [2012]
Josh and Anne just moved into their first house. George and Tia live next door. George is retired and ready for life to slow down a little. Josh is a young, idealistic social worker ready to be welcomed to the neighborhood. Much to Tia’s chagrin, George has little interest giving Josh a warm welcome. What starts off as a day of yard work and random to-dos for the new neighbors turns into a series of misunderstandings and confrontation. Based on a true story, Fenced Off explores the reality that loving your neighbor can be complicated.
- Drama/Thriller
- Starring Joshua Zirger, Reggie Willis
- Written by Brad Wise and Isaac Stambaugh
- Directed by Brad Wise
- Produced by Joe Boyd, Jim Nyberg, Philip Sarnecki
- Official Site: www.fencedoff.com
- Official Selection: 2011 Cincinnati FIlm Festival
- Status: In Post-Production. Available for Distribution
Hitting The Nuts [2011]
Hitting the nuts is the '"true story" of the annual illegal poker championship in Scott County, Indiana. When a poker player "hits the nuts" it means he can't lose - that he's a sure winner. This movie only pretends to be about poker. It is really about an outrageous group of blue-blooded American misfits who have spent a lot less time hitting the nuts in life. And a lot more time having life return the favor.
- Comedy
- Starring Joe Boyd, Matthew Donnelly, Mike Betette, Megan Soule
- Written and Directed by Joe Boyd
- Produced by Joe Boyd, Jim Nyberg, Philip Sarnecki
- Winner: Best Feature Film (Audience Choice) 2010 Cincinnati Film Festival
- Winner: Best Feature Film (Jury Award) 2011 Derby City Film Festival.
- Winner: Golden Ace Award for Superior Filmmaking 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival.
- Official Site: www.hittingthenuts.com
The Road To Emmaus, PA [2008]
Three somewhat skeptical friends take a road trip in a haggard RV reenacting an ancient Biblical pilgrimage. In the gospel of Luke, the resurrected Jesus is said to appear to two travelers walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus in ancient Israel. This is the modern story of three travelers looking for Jesus between Jerusalem, Ohio and Emmaus, PA. What starts as an investigative experiment ends as a poignant story of post-modern pilgrimage and communal awakening.
- Documentary
- Starring Joe Boyd, Brad Wise, Matthew Milthaler
- Written by Joe Boyd, Brad Wise, Matthew Milthaler
- Directed by Mark Denney
- Produced by Joe Boyd, Jim Nyberg, Brad Wise, Matthew Milthaler
- Awards: Official Selection 2008 Derby City Film Festival
- Status: In Post-Production. Available for Distribution