Sabyn Mayfield (born June 16, 1981) is an American filmmaker, actor, and musician.

Sabyn Mayfield
Born (1981-06-16) June 16, 1981 (age 43)
Nashville, Tennessee
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Writer, and Musician
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Websitewww.sabynmayfield.com

Early life

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Mayfield was born June 16, 1981, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the son of casting director, Laray Mayfield, and musician, Randy Parton. He is the nephew of Dolly Parton and Stella Parton.[1] After attending Malibu High School, Sabyn graduated from the prestigious Los Angeles Film School in 2001 with a major in Directing and a minor in Producing.

Career

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Early career (2001 - 2009)

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Sabyn Mayfield worked for various commercial production companies in Los Angeles as a production assistant. In 2004, he was hired to work on the Donal Logue film Tennis Anyone, and made the transition to gripping. Mayfield worked on films including WristCutter, Conversations with Other Women, and Unknown.  He joined the Local 80 Grip Union in 2006. Sabyn continued to work as a grip on films through 2009.

Casting (2009 - 2012)

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Exposed to the casting industry at a young age, Mayfield worked alongside his mother, Laray Mayfield, beginning with commercials in 2009, then expanding into film & television. His casting resume includes commercials for Nike, GAP, Coke, Lexus, BMW, and Footlocker. He worked with directors David Fincher, Mark Romanek, Justin Timberlake, Jean Baptiste Mondino, Harmony Korine, Joseph Kosinski, Craig Brewer, and others.

Directing, Writing, Producing

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While in Film School, Sabyn developed a cache of work which featured Tears, a narrative short starring Michael Madsen based on his poem of the same name, as published in the book, Burning in Paradise. In 2012, after many year of climbing the proverbial industry ladder, Mayfield refocused his attention on directing, producing, and writing. Sabyn has directed music video for artists including: himself, Redlight King, Julien Baker, Vanessa Carlton, Shannon Magrane, Olivia Lane, and Space Capone. His commercial work includes spots for local and national brands, but is highlighted by a series of anti-bullying PSA's provided to organizations against bullying around the globe to raise awareness.

Sabyn's feature film debut was Boomtown, starring Tyler Riggs, Rachel Brosnahan, Boyd Holbrook, Dwight Yoakam, and Jocelin Donahue. Filmed in Williston, North Dakota, it features original music by John Moreland. His follow up movie, Time Cant Be Wasted was released in 2020.

Filmography

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Year Film Role(s)
2020 Time Can't Be Wasted (Short Film) Producer, director
2020 Stalker Special Thanks
2019 Tokens (TV Movie) Special Thanks
2019 Claws (Television Series) Actor
2018 Natia: The Potion (Music Video) Director, cinematographer
2018 The Ace of Belts Executive Producer, Director
2018 Crocodile Smile (Short Film) Producer
2017 Boomtown Producer, director, writer
2017 Adult Interference Producer
2016 The Redneckz: Thankful (Video Short) Producer, director, writer
2016 Pronoun: Just Cuz You Can't (Music Video) Producer, director, writer
2016 My OMG Story (Short Film) Producer, director, writer
2015 Julien Baker: Sprained Ankle (Music Video) Executive Producer, Director, Writer
2015 Olivia Lane: Steal Me Away (Music Video) Producer, director, writer
2015 Shannon Magrane: Weather (Music Video) Producer, director, writer
2015 The Killz: Teenage Sky (Music Video) Producer, director, writer
2015 Vanessa Carlton: Blue Pool - Sabyn Mayfield Director's Cut Producer, director, writer
2014 Bound (Short Film) Producer, director
2014 The Redneckz: Get Wit It Producer, director
2014 Sisters (Short Film) Producer, director
2014 Sabyn Mayfield: MAAF (Short) Producer, director
2014 Bullying: You Can Stop It (Short) Producer, director, writer
2014 A Bedtime Story (Short) Producer
2013 "And A Bag of Chips!" Producer, director
2013 Pumped (Television Series) Producer, director
2013 Black Marigolds Associate Producer
2013 Palo Alto Casting Associate
2012 Space Capone: Why You Wanna Say Goodnight (Music Video) Producer, director, writer
2012 Real MC's (TV Special) Executive Producer, Director, Writer
2012 Spring Breakers Casting Associate
2012 After Casting Director, Actor
2011 Space Capone: I Just Wanna Dance (Music Video) Producer, director, writer
2011 Regulate (Short Film) Producer, director
2011 The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo Casting Associate
2011 Footloose Casting Associate
2010 Not a Bad Man (Short Film) Producer, director, actor
2010 Last Night Casting Assistant
2009 Paper Man Casting Assistant
2002 Tears Producer, director

Awards

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Year Award / Nomination Category Film
2020 Golden Remi (World Fest Houston International Film Festival) Best Documentary Short Time Can't Be Wasted
2017 Grand Jury Prize Nominee (Nashville Film Festival) Best New Director Boomtown
2013 Audience Award Winner (Gasparilla International Film Festival) Best Florida Production And A Bag of Chips!

Music

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In 2004, Sabyn entered the music industry, and was booked for his first gig by Sean Healy Presents at The Knitting Factory. He has played many of the iconic venues in Los Angeles, including The Key Club, House of Blues, Whiskey, The Roxy, and the El Rey Theatre. He opened for artists including Afrika Bambaataa, Nappy Roots, Necro, Mistah F.A.B, Zion I and The Grouch, and Young Dre the Truth.

His first official release, It’s a Long Dark Road, was a country / hip-hop hybrid recorded in collaboration with Mike Baiardi of Soundfile Productions. The song was submitted for consideration as the title track for the FX series Justified. Approached by the music supervisors of the MTV show Buckwild, Sabyn and Mike recorded a full-length record, Trailer Park VIP, for the show under the stage name The Redneckz. After the show was cancelled, due to the death of a cast member, the album was picked up for the CMT show Party Down South. A second record, Barn Burner, was also used for the show.[2]

In 2020, in the midst of pandemic,  Sabyn recorded the Halfway There EP featuring three songs, 9 to 5 to 9 ( a re-mix of Dolly Parton’s iconic 9 to 5), Oh Tennessee (as a tribute to and a re-mix of Tennessee Born, originally recorded by Randy Parton), and a collaboration with Johnny Berry and The Outliers, Halfway to Louisville.[3][4] During the recording process, he signed with Gil Holland and sonaBLAST! Records. Since the release of his debut EP, Sabyn has continued to record and release music at a fevered pitch.

In 2021, Mayfield established CashVillian Music as a publishing company under BMI.

Discography

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Devil May Care Boy (2022)

The Ville Mixtape, Vol. 1 (2022)

Palm Trees & Street Dreams (2022)

Electronic Sketchpad, Volume 2 (2022)

Electronic Sketchpad, Volume 1 (2022)

Crossroads (2021)

Urban Cowboy (2021)

Halfway There (2021)

It's a Long Dark Road (2010)

Barn Burner (Redneckz)

Trailer Park VIP (Redneckz)

Stay Fly, LLC

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Stay Fly, LLC was established in 2012 by Mayfield, as a creative hub to produce his music, film, and other creative projects; while lending knowledge and support to other filmmakers looking to do the same. Coined after the Three 6 Mafia song, Stay Fly, the company name is an ode to his Tennessee roots.

Personal

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A lifelong athlete, Sabyn was a highly-recruited football player while at Malibu High School. Mayfield was also a member of the basketball, baseball, and track teams while at Malibu High. Mayfield developed a love for combat sports after being exposed to kickboxing by his best friend in high school. He is an amateur boxer competing through USA Boxing and has participated in multiple fights. Sabyn struggled with substance abuse in early adulthood, and today, counsels’ others working towards recovery from substance abuse and mental health issues.  He earned his RADT and CADC certificates in 2022 and is a member of CCAPP. Mayfield currently resides in Los Angeles with his son.

References

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  1. ^ Despres, Tricia. "Dolly Parton's Nephew Sabyn Gets Creative with a Classic in Pulsating Music Video for '9 to 5 to 9'". Yahoo!. Yahoo!. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Dolly Parton's Nephew Sabyn Gets Creative with a Classic in Pulsating Music Video for '9 to 5 to 9'". Peoplemag. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Dolly Parton's Nephew Sabyn Gets Creative with a Classic in Pulsating Music Video for '9 to 5 to 9'". Peoplemag. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  4. ^ Crawford, Percy Lavell (February 2, 2022). "Sabyn Mayfield Ready To Tour The Country With His Music". Birmingham Times. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
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