Seth Savoy
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Cajun filmmaker and screenwriter Seth Savoy is catapulting himself into the entertainment industry, quickly becoming known for his flashy filmmaking style with heavy hitting A-list talent.
Savoy made his feature film debut with the upcoming crime drama "Echo Boomers" (Saban Films/Paramount). The film stars two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon ("Knives Out") and Alex Pettyfer ("I Am Number Four"), follows indebted college graduate Lance Zutterland (Patrick Schwarzenegger) who is pulled into an underground operation in Chicago in which his peers fight the system by stealing from the rich. Led by Mel Donnelly (Shannon), the group leave behind a trail of destruction before Lance realizes he is in over his head with no way out. Set in 2013, Savoy was inspired to pen the script after local headlines of similar break-ins in the Chicago area surfaced. He eventually took the script to Sundance Film Festival in 2015, where he won an independent pitch competition and captured the industry's attention. "Echo Boomers" released in select theaters, on-demand, and digital on November 13, 2020 which Richard Roeper calling Savoy a fresh directing voice with real talent infusing kinetic flash into everything he touches.
Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas to Cajun-American parents, Savoy participated in a multitude of theatre productions growing up. He discovered his passion for storytelling on-stage, being instantly mesmerized by the beauty of one-of-a-kind performances. Savoy went on to study filmmaking at Colombia College Chicago, where he made multiple award-winning short films that have screened globally. Outside of film, Savoy has an extensive background in music videos, working with artists such as Twista, Mike Jones, and Asher Roth. He has also directed creative campaigns for prestigious companies, including the New York City Ballet. Savoy currently splits his time between Los Angeles and Chicago.
Savoy made his feature film debut with the upcoming crime drama "Echo Boomers" (Saban Films/Paramount). The film stars two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon ("Knives Out") and Alex Pettyfer ("I Am Number Four"), follows indebted college graduate Lance Zutterland (Patrick Schwarzenegger) who is pulled into an underground operation in Chicago in which his peers fight the system by stealing from the rich. Led by Mel Donnelly (Shannon), the group leave behind a trail of destruction before Lance realizes he is in over his head with no way out. Set in 2013, Savoy was inspired to pen the script after local headlines of similar break-ins in the Chicago area surfaced. He eventually took the script to Sundance Film Festival in 2015, where he won an independent pitch competition and captured the industry's attention. "Echo Boomers" released in select theaters, on-demand, and digital on November 13, 2020 which Richard Roeper calling Savoy a fresh directing voice with real talent infusing kinetic flash into everything he touches.
Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas to Cajun-American parents, Savoy participated in a multitude of theatre productions growing up. He discovered his passion for storytelling on-stage, being instantly mesmerized by the beauty of one-of-a-kind performances. Savoy went on to study filmmaking at Colombia College Chicago, where he made multiple award-winning short films that have screened globally. Outside of film, Savoy has an extensive background in music videos, working with artists such as Twista, Mike Jones, and Asher Roth. He has also directed creative campaigns for prestigious companies, including the New York City Ballet. Savoy currently splits his time between Los Angeles and Chicago.
Seth Savoy IMDbPro Success Story
Seth Savoy IMDbPro Success Story
IMDbPro caught up with Seth Savoy to hear his best advice for aspiring filmmakers, lessons learned since directing his first film, and more!
