Available to hire
Hi, I’m Patrick D. Downing, an Audio/Visual Creative Professional with decades of experience directing, writing, animating, and editing across feature films, branded content, television, and theatre. I love telling engaging stories with a blend of humor, adventure, and inventive visuals, while staying hands-on with production, post, and collaboration across teams.
My work spans writing and directing feature films like Cafe Café and I Heart Doomsday, branded shorts for Magnum/Unilever/Vice, live theatre direction and technical oversight, and videography for Just for Laughs. I’m proficient with a broad toolkit—Unity, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, motion graphics, and audio editing— and I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects that mix entertainment with strong storytelling.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Writer/Director/Editor at Retail! (Feature Film)
January 1, 2025 - PresentWrote, directed, and edited a feature-length comedy slated for 2025 release.
Writer/Director/Editor at Retail! (Feature Film)
January 1, 2025 - PresentWriter/Director/Editor for a 2025 comedy feature.
Writer/Director/Editor
December 31, 2019 - September 6, 2025Feature Film Bad Dose (2019) – horror/thriller.
Writer/Director/Editor at Bad Dose (Feature Film)
December 31, 2019 - September 6, 2025Wrote, directed, and edited a horror/thriller feature.
Writer/Director/Editor at Bad Dose (Feature Film)
January 1, 2019 - PresentWriter/Director/Editor for a 2019 horror/thriller feature.
Director at Magnum/Unilever/Vice
December 31, 2015 - September 6, 2025Branded Short Be True to Your Pleasure – Pleasure is Ageless (2015).
Director at Be True to Your Pleasure – Be True to Your Pleasure (Magnum/Unilever/Vice)
December 31, 2015 - September 6, 2025Directed a branded short for Magnum/Unilever/Vice project 'Be True to Your Pleasure – Pleasure is Ageless'.
Director at Branded Short Magnum/Unilever/Vice Be True to Your Pleasure – Pleasure is Ageless
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025Director for a branded short (2015).
Director at Cafe Café
December 31, 2013 - September 6, 2025Director, Feature Film Cafe Café (2013) – romantic comedy.
Director at Cafe Café
December 31, 2013 - September 6, 2025Directed a feature film 'Cafe Café' (romantic comedy).
Director at Cafe Café (Feature Film)
January 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025Director for the romantic comedy Cafe Café (2013).
Director/Technical Director at Theatre Ste. Catherine
December 31, 2012 - September 6, 2025Directed weekly live Improv shows; Ran all aspects of the lighting and sound department for a full-service performance venue.
Director, Improv Shows / Lighting & Sound at Theatre Ste. Catherine
December 31, 2012 - September 6, 2025Directed weekly live improv shows and ran all lighting and sound operations for the theatre.
Director/Technical Director at Theatre Ste. Catherine
January 1, 2012 - September 6, 2025Directed weekly live improv shows; ran all lighting and sound for a full-service performance venue (2007–2012).
Writer/Director at I Heart Doomsday
December 31, 2011 - September 6, 2025Writer/Director, Feature Film I Heart Doomsday (2011) – sci-fi/comedy.
Writer/Director at I Heart Doomsday
December 31, 2011 - September 6, 2025Wrote and directed the feature 'I Heart Doomsday' (sci-fi/comedy).
Writer/Director at I Heart Doomsday (Feature Film)
January 1, 2011 - September 6, 2025Writer/Director for a sci-fi/comedy feature (2011).
Videographer at Just for Laughs
December 31, 2010 - September 6, 2025Filmed the performances of an international roster of professional comedians and entertainers for the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.
Videographer at Just for Laughs
December 31, 2010 - September 6, 2025Filmed performances for the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, capturing an international roster of comedians and entertainers.
Videographer at Just for Laughs
January 1, 2010 - September 6, 2025Filmed performances for the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival (2007–2010).
Musician/Recording Artist at The Dudes (LOAD/EMI)
December 31, 2006 - September 6, 2025Professional musician and recording artist.
Production Assistant at Shanghai Noon (Feature Film)
January 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025Production Assistant on Spyglass Entertainment feature Shanghai Noon.
Director at Mr. Shell
December 31, 1997 - September 6, 2025Director, Student Short Mr. Shell (1997) – comedy.
Director at Mr. Shell
January 1, 1997 - September 6, 2025Director for the student short Mr. Shell (1997).
Production Assistant at Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Season 2
January 1, 1997 - September 6, 2025Disney TV production, season 2.
Education
Certificate of Excellence, Foundation Film Program at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Certificate of Excellence, Foundation Film Program at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Certificate of Excellence, Foundation Film Program at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Qualifications
Graduate, Certificate of Excellence, Foundation Film Program
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Hire a Writer
We have the best writer experts on Twine. Hire a writer in Toronto today.