Parris Patton

Historia

Parris Patton graduated from the University of Bridgeport's film program in 1988. His thesis films "Dancer" won several honors including the Chicago International Film Festival's Gold Plaque. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Parris met the artist then known as Prince. He was hired as Head of Film Production at Paisley Park Studios and moved to Minnesota. During the next three years Parris produced, directed and edited three concert films, several music videos and a number of eclectic short films. Upon returning to Hollywood, Parris immediately began filming Creature. Concurrent with the making of Creature Parris directed and edited The Cheshire Cat, a 35mm feature film noir which played at the Brussels Film Festival. He has also had several successful art shows showcasing his unique photo-emulsion on canvas artwork.

Películas

Mary J. Blige's My Life
Editor
Mary J. Blige prendió fuego al mundo de la música con su pionero LP de 1994 "My Life". La cantante, productora y actriz revela los demonios y bendiciones que inspiraron el disco y la impulsaron al estrellato internacional. Celebra el 25 aniversario de su trabajo más influyente interpretando el álbum en vivo por primera vez.
No Room for Rockstars
Director
With more than 300 hours of film shot during the 2010 Tour, 'No Room for Rockstars' documents the true stories of modern era rock and roll . From the kids traveling cross country in a van playing parking lots to gain notice, to the veteran stage manager whose life was saved by the Tour, to the musician who crosses over to mainstream success while on the road.
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
Assistant Editor
Con una de las últimas apariciones públicas de Keith Moon, el espectáculo de Kilburn de 1977 es un santo grial largamente buscado por los fanáticos de The Who, actuando ante una audiencia selecta el 15 de diciembre de 1977 en Kilburn. También se incluye una rareza mucho antes nunca antes vista y uno de los favoritos personales de la banda, el poderoso concierto de The Who en el London Coliseum de 1969.
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Director
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
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To promote the release of his album Garth Brooks in... The Life of Chris Gaines, Garth Brooks appeared as Chris Gaines in a television "mockumentary," a version of VH1's seminal cable classic Behind the Music, featuring a totally made-up tale that just may be the greatest rock n' roll documentary ever made. This piece of art has everything that makes the story of being a rockstar fucking cool. It has childhood trauma, record label trauma, death, disfigurement, a plane crash, a car crash, sex addiction, redemption, a house fire, random unexplained commentary from Billy Joel, and more sex addiction.
Creature
Director
Kyle Dean was a misfit in her North Carolina school. She was called "Creature" because she was a boy who knew she was a girl in part of the country where such things were not understood or tolerated. As soon as she could she left North Carolina for Hollywood where she felt that she'd stand more of a chance of becoming who she wanted to be. Now as Stacey she's going back to visit with with Mom and Pop.
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Director
Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s infamous aftershow parties! Act II Aftershow - Bagley's Warehouse, London : 8th September 1993 (am)
Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Director
In Egypt, princess Maytes father is assassinated by seven men, leaving her with the sacred three chains of gold. She decides to seek out the help of Prince in USA, and sends him a tape of her dancing. Prince immediately falls in love with her, but is frightened by the commitment. He tries to escape through having sex with others, but his heart isn't in it. His heart belongs to Mayte...
Building the House of Love
Editor
This 84 minute video is an insiders view of the making of Amy Grant's album "House Of Love." Director Jim Shea documents the creation of the songs and gives us a window on the world of one of America's most adored pop stars. Also included in this program are videos for the songs "Lucky One," "Say You'll Be Mine," and "House Of Love."
Prince: The Undertaker
Director
This recording was made in a continuous single live-in-the-studio pass in collaboration with NPG drummer Michael Bland and bassist Sonny T. Prince originally intended to give this live CD away free with 1,000 copies of Guitar Player magazine in 1994, but he was reportedly barred by Warner Bros. from doing so. A video recording of the performance was released in Europe (on VHS and Laserdisc) with small edits throughout the performance and "Dolphin" replaced by the audio track from the official video of the song from The Gold Experience.