Patrick Michael

…is a Los Angeles-based writer and director from Seattle, WA. He has earned an MFA in Film & TV Production from USC's School of Cinematic Arts.

He founded PEACE LOVE DOPE FILMS to amplify underrepresented voices through visual storytelling, and to explore the boundaries of filmmaking through the communal strength of artistic collaboration.

His filmmaking interests include dramatic narratives and experimental documentaries; passionately inspired by the far-ranging works of filmmakers by the likes of Mike Leigh, Charles Burnett, and Hollis Frampton.

When not in production he can be found obsessively cataloging his movie watching habits on Letterboxd..