Patrick Smith
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New York New York USA |
Contact Type: Artist |
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Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico 1972, youngest of five. Son of a fur trapper turned naval officer. Patrick Smith moved about the country growing up. He attended college at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where professor and painter Jerry Kearns introduced him to New York City. After graduation, Patrick moved to NYC. In 1998, Smith made his directorial debut in the stylistic animated series "Down Town" for MTV Networks. He went on to direct a few seasons of the popular series "Daria" and direct several commercials before making the move to independent films full time. Smith's first professional film "Drink" has been in over 100 film festivals worldwide, including the 2001 Spike and Mikes "Classical Animation" Collection. In addition to animation, Smith is an active Installation Artist and Illustrator, with frequent exhibits in New York City and Los Angeles. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Time Out NY, Animation World Magazine, and Film Threat to name a few. In 2001, Smith founded Blend Films, his Tribeca art studio that primarily produces his independent films. Filmography/Awards Info: This Contact appears in this database if Microcinema International has screened a film directed by the Contact, a film directed by the contact is featured in a DVD distributed by the Blackchair Collection Shop, or featured an organization or activity linked with the Contact. This database is used for commercial as well as informational, non-commercial purposes. It is a historical archive of Microcinema International's activities. Inclusion in this database and archive in no way implies a continuing formal relationship or affiliation with Microcinema International or the Blackchair Label nor an endorsement of its activities by the Contact. Contact details are not displayed in order to protect privacy. If you wish to contact this artist please see their website as listed above or write Microcinema International and we will be happy to forward your e-mail.
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