Kyle and Kenny Saylors, aka the Saylors Brothers, have produced and/or directed over fourteen years of national level music video, animation, motion picture, TV, and documentary projects. Their works have been featured in Fox News (Greta Van Susteren), Newsweek, Time Magazine, NY Times, LA Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, Huffington Post, Indie Wire, Charisma, Christiaity Today, OC Magazine, BBC, Music Connection, and many more.
Current projects include Red Bull's "Game Breakers", a five part mini-series about 7-on-7 high school football. The Saylors also recently completed Firestone Presents: My Finish Line, an exclusive look inside the worlds largest race, The Indy 500, with special guests Mario Andretti, Eric Close, and others.
The theatrically released "Kimjongilia", co-produced with Academy Award nominated Mike Figgis (Leaving Las Vegas), was an Official Selection at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival where it had its world premier. The heart-stopping documentary was also an official selection at over 30 major festivals around the world, including winning Best Film of 2010 in Brussells One World Festival, Top 5 pick by Indie Wire, playing in parliaments across Europe and the U.S. Capitol. It was also one of the top Documentary Channel premieres this year.
The Saylors Brothers have been independently or contractually involved in hundereds of hours of content airing on or distributed by NBC Sports, PAX, BET, MTV, FOX, CSN, Family Net, Documentary Channel, American Cup, Trinity Broadcasting, JCTV, C10 Pictures, Super Bowl pre-game specials and more. Their films and television programs have been syndicated into almost every continent, including Africa, India, Asia, Europe, Canada, South America and more.
Kyle and Kenny were nominated for a GMA Dove Award for producing and directing the concert DVD for the Grammy winning artist Israel and New Breed: Live From Another Level (Sony/Integrity/Epic). They have produced projects around the world including the exclusive shoot on the designers of Ferrari (Penninfarina headquarters, Italy), "Animated Life" with Phil Roman (producer of The Simpsons, "Garfield"), "Dreamland" with Jonathan Breck (Star of "Jeepers Creepers"), NFLs record breaking Priest Holmes, and music videos featured on "MTV's Most Expensive Music Videos" (launched the single to #1 on the Billboard charts).
Corporate / commercial projects include Motorola, NFL Players Association, PBR (Professional Bull Riders Association), Dell, Vegas National BG Championship, GodStyle (Josh McDowell) and Dallas Cowboys. The Saylors Brothers were primary content producers for Demand Media (former CEO of Myspace), the Saylors produced internet content has attracked in excess of 20 million views. They directed the 2006 Moondance Intl Film Festival and Awards Gala with special guests George Lopez, Phillis Diller, and Roger Mayer (former head of MGM). Earlier ventures include concerts with guests Lorrie Morgan, Aaron Tippin, Pete Estudilio (Selena Tribute), Larry Holmes last championship fight on USA Network, and Galveston Island Spring Break concert series.
The Saylors Brothers desire to continually create high quality, redemptive value product for both 'faith & family' and the mainstream marketpace, in other words, entertainment with a purpose.
Mini-series coming to television in 2012, starring Reggie Bush. Produced and directed by the Saylors Brothers.
Last Hope is a television special, starring host Candace Cameron Bure, detailing the background of the House of Hope and how Ronald Reagan endorsed and became involved with the organization.
Watch never-before-seen footage of Reagan speaking at an HOH event and visiting the teens at the facilities.
Hear the riveting stories of troubled teens and their dark pasts, the counselors and mentors involved with the National House of Hope, and how it all began with one woman's vision.
Best friends and music legends T.G. Sheppard and William Lee Golden set out to cross off their bucket lists. Not only do they travel the world pursuing new adventures, they are required to conquer each other's lists as well, together, kickin' it old school.
Priest Holmes: Elements of a Champion offers a workout as well as a biography of the running back who was for a time considered one of the finest players in the National Football League. Holmes' trainer created the exercise portions of this release, while Holmes himself discusses the many hurdles he cleared in order to find success in professional sports.
Inspired Ambition is a 13-episode reality TV series based on Erica Lane's decision to step away from a normal day job and begin a career as an inspirational recording artist. This docu-reality show follows Erica when she is first learning about life on the road, the adventures she encouters, and the people she comes across.
Throughout the series, Erica is consulted by top recording artists in the Christian music industry, as seen below.
MUSIC AND MOTORS
Featuring NASCAR Race Team, Curb Baker Racing
LABELED
Starring Aaron Tippin
HWY 23
Starring John Michael Montgomery
RUTH GRAHAM AND FRIENDS
TV special
MUSIC THAT MATTERS
Starring country legend Crystal Gayle, former Miss America Debra Maffett, and NY Time Best Selling author Eric Wilson
FREEDOM TODAY
Ministry TV series
SNOWFLAKE SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
TV Special with Erica Lane
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS ASSOCIATION
Starring 3X World Champ, Adriano Moraes
BREED OF CHAMPIONS
With NFL's Jesse Armstead (NY Giants), Chet Brooks (49ers), and more.
PROMISE GENERATION
w/ Players from NFL, NBA, MLB, and more.
SOULJAS: ON THE FRONT LINE
TV Special (MTV/BET)
ATLANTA 98 / PAX TELEVISON
Syndicated Broadcasts
PRO-BOWL PRE-GAME SHOW
Television Special '96 & '97
TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK
Weekly LIVE National Broadcasts '94 - '99
AMERICAN CUP - NBC SPORTS
1997
Kimjongilia exposes incredible stories from North Korea's survivors-- tales of desperation and deprivation that ultimately inspire with their courage. Timely, artistic, riveting.
It World Premiered and was selected as a finalist for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2009. It went on to be screened at over 40 festivals, the US Capital, parliaments on other continents, and was theatrically released in art house theaters across the world.
Music Legend, Andrae Crouch, is shown behind-the-scenes in the making of his album, The Journey. He is also interviewed about his life's work as a legendary musician, how he was put to the test time and time again, and how he kept the faith.
Follow a true story of two people from different worlds (racing and music) who cross paths and create a friendship that changes the lives of both.
Sam Schmidt's glorious rise in the racing world came to a crashing hault when a wreck on the speedway turned him quadriplegic overnight. Undeterred, he went on to become a successful race team owner.
Michelle Murray, a rising country star from Chicago, found herself involved in the Indy Racing League, unlikely setting the stage for what would cause the two to meet and embark on an inspirational journey together.
This groundbreaking documentary explores the past, present and future of faith in the entertainment industry. Hear how Hollywood began as a Christian community and how churches were the very first movie theatres in America.
More than two dozen industry professionals, including Jane Russell, Pat Boone, Chuck Norris, Cory Edwards, Ted Baehr, Eric Close, Natalie Grant, Brian Littrell, and Penelope Foster, have found success while keeping their faith and maintaining their integrity in such a high profile business.
These personalities, and many more, will share their stories and the faith that kept them going during the toughest of times, and who are finding once again the opportunity to inspire a whole new generation of filmmakers to have power in the Hollywood system and influence around the world.
Obesity has become one of the most overwhelming diseases in our modern society, even now considered to be of epidemic proportions. This documentary film dives into this sensitive, but socially powerful topic and exposes shocking statistics of the fattening of our culture.
Kenny Saylors, overweight himself, faces his own fat in his life as he embarks upon a 55 day, Doctor supervised, water fast to see the affects of this ancient practice on our bodies today and to examine if healing properties truly do exist within our own bodies in this extreme method of food restriction.
DOCUMENTARIES
WAITING TO RISE
One man's battle with muscular dystrophy.
PENINFARINA: 70 YEARS OF FERARRI DESIGN
Shot in Italy.
ANIMATED LIFE
Starring Phil Roman: legendary animator / producer of Charlie Brown, Garfield, Tom & Jerry the Movie, King of the Hill, and more.
GAMMON LEGENDS
Following World Champion Backgammon players.
MAKING OF "THE NIGHT OF THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN"
(TV - 20th Century FOX)
FEATURES
CELL FISH
Family Comedy
RAZOR
Thriller
DREAMLAND
Psychological Thriller
ALMOST TIME
Action Thriller
AARON TIPPIN (Hit Country artist)
ADRIANO MORAES
(PBRA Bullrider- 3X World Champion)
ANDRAE CROUCH (Recording legend)
ARY LYNDYKE (2-Time Indy 500 Winner)
BRIAN LITRELL (Backstreet Boys)
C. THOMAS HOWELL ("Outsiders", "SoulMan")
CANDACE CAMERON BURE ("Full House")
CHARLES DURNING (Tony Award-winning actor)
CHET BROOKS (49ers)
CHUCK NORRIS ("Walker, Texas Ranger")
CRYSTAL GAYLE (Country music legend)
DAN FOUTS (NFL Hall of Famer)
DEMARCUS WARE (NFL linebacker- Cowboys)
DONNIE MCKLERKIN (Grammy winning artist)
ERIC CLOSE (ABC's "Without A Trace")
ERIC WILSON (NY Times best seller- Fireproof )
GEORGE LOPEZ (Actor, comedian, talk show host
ISRAEL HOUGHTON (Grammy winning artist)
JANE RUSSELL ("Gentlemen Prefer Blondes")
JESSE ARMSTEAD (NY Giants)
JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY (Hit Country artist)
JONATHAN BRECK ("Jeepers Creepers")
KATHY TROCCOLI (Hit Pop / Christian legend)
LORRIE MORGAN (Recording legend)
MARIO ANDRETTI (Racing legend)
MARK SCHULTZ (Hit Christian artist)
MASTER P. (Multi-platinum Rap artist)
MICHAEL TAIT (Grammy winning artist)
NICOLE C. MULLEN (Hit Christian artist)
PAT BOONE (Hollywood recording legend)
PAUL YOUNG (NY Times best seller- The Shack )
PHILLIS DILLER (Hollywood acting legend)
PHIL ROMAN (Legendary animator- "The Simpsons", "Sleeping Beauty")
PHIL STACEY (American Idol)
PRIEST HOLMES
(Superbowl champion; NFL running back- Chiefs)
REGGIE BUSH
(Superbowl champion; NFL running back- Dolphins)
RICHARD MOLE ("Night Court", "Scream")
ROBERT DAVI ("Die Hard", "The Goonies")
RONALD REAGAN (U.S. President)
RONNIE MCDOWELL (Recording Legend)
RUTH GRAHAM
(Public figure; Billy Graham's daughter)
SAM SCHMIDT (Indy Racing legend / team owner)
SANDI PATTY (Grammy winning artist)
SID HAIG ("Halloween")
SILKK THE SHOCKER (Hit Rap artist)
SNOOP DOGG (Hit Rap artist, actor)
TANYA TUCKER (Hit Country artist)
TIFFANY (80's Pop icon)
T.G. SHEPPARD (20 #1 hits)
WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN (Oak Ridge Boys)
BET
CANADIAN SPORTS NETWORK
CAVANA INVESTMENT GROUP
CURB BAKER RACING
CLOUD TEN PICTURES
DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL
DELL COMPUTER
DEMAND MEDIA CORP
DREAM IT MAKE IT
FAMILYNET TELEVISION
FIRESTONE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
FOX
EXPERT VILLAGE (EHOW.COM)
GET MOTIVATED
GOSPEL FOR ASIA
INTEGRITY MARKETING
JCTV
LAMON RECORDS
MASTERMEDIA, INTL
MTV
NBC SPORTS
PAX TELEVISION
RAM ENTERTAINMENT
RED BULL MEDIA
TURN HERE
WILDFIRE RECORDS
Five continents. That is how far Kyle, Kenny, and their crew have travelled to capture life's craziest moments, drama, mishaps, adventures and the most fascinating people in the world.
MANAGEMENT
In conjunction with Saylors Brothers Entertain-ment, Nobility Music Group exclusively handles management, career development, and music placements in film & television. We selectively manage one recording artist at a time. Currently we represent Erica Lane.
See 'Artist and Producers' tab to the right.
PRODUCTION
We oversee production of mid-to-large scale music projects. We collaborate with the top talent in the music world to get scores, produc-tion and placement of music in cinematic & television projects. Now your music, film or television project can have access to our network of Grammy winning, multi-platinum, producers, recording engineers, and musicians.
For a list & credits, click 'Artist and Producers' tab to the right to see who we work with.
ERICA LANE
A prolific songwriter and accomplished vocalist, Erica Lane has toured the US, Canada, UK, and Africa, starred in a reality TV show, and is featured on almost a dozen TV soundtracks.
EricaLane.com
LIVESAY BROTHERS
Award-winning film and TV composers, Jason and Nolan Livesay orchestrated scores for "Unknown" starring Liam Neeson and "The Resident" starring Hillary Swank.
LivesayMusic.com
BRYAN LENOX
Grammy-winning producer Bryan Lenox has had his hand in 50 #1 hits, having worked with famed artists from Elton John to Garth Brooks to Michael W. Smith.
BryanLenox.com
DANNY DUNCAN
A Grammy winning producer and engineer, Danny Duncan's clients include everyone from Usher to Bruce Springsteen to Israel Houghton.
VanguardRecording.com
BILL WHITTINGTON
Bill Whittington is an engineer and producer who has worked with Vanessa Williams, Faith Hill, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston and more.
Saylors Brothers Entertainment
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Phone: 615-216-7168
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ISRAEL & NEW BREED
DVD GOES GOLD
The Saylors Brothers produced and directed the live concert DVD, Israel & New Breed: Live From Another Level, which was recently RIAA certified gold.
TOP 10 Most Expensive
MUSIC VIDEOS
MASTER P: "SOULJAS"
GMA Dove Nomination
ISRAEL: "LIVE FROM ANOTHER LEVEL"
Kimjongilia screens at over 40 Festivals
In addition to its limited theatrical releases, see a few events the movie was featured in at right.
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