From Film School to the Drop Box: Brian Tetsuro Ivie's Inspiring Memoir

Brian Tetsuro Ivie was just another film student with big dreams of making it in Hollywood. But when he came across a newspaper article about an incredible man in Korea who had built a "drop box" for abandoned infants, Ivie's life took an unexpected turn. 


Brian Ivie

Brian Ivie

In his poignant memoir _The Drop Box_, Ivie recounts how chasing this story took him on a life-changing journey across the world. With humor and vulnerability, Ivie shares what it was like to leave film school behind to document Pastor Lee's mission to rescue hundreds of babies. 


Peppered with cinematic references, this coming-of-age story captures the angst and idealism of a young artist. Ivie's flair for visual storytelling shines through in this tale of discovering one's calling.


Part Rebel Without a Crew,  part Blue Like Jazz, The Drop Box is a must-read for anyone who's ever felt torn between their dreams and a higher purpose. Ivie's debut book proves his story is just beginning.